Senior Contracts Manager – Tier 2 Builder (Canberra)

Amida Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment is partnering with a leading Tier 2 contractor in Canberra to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager. You will lead the commercial function on major building developments, driving procurement, contract administration, subcontractor management and commercial performance.

With 8+ years in contracts management within construction, you will mentor junior staff and work closely with project teams to optimise value, manage risk and ensure governance across head contracts and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contracts management or similar commercial role within construction.
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies, including negotiation of major trade packages.
• Strong ability to identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes across complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, with leadership capability.
• Proficiency with CHEOPS, Aconex or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Leading the administration and management of head contracts and subcontracts across all project stages.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies, including negotiating major trade packages.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, contractual and project-related risks.
• Manage contractual claims, variations and extensions of time; ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee project financial performance: cost control, forecasting, cash flow, reporting.
• Prepare and present comprehensive commercial reports to project leadership.
• Partner with project delivery teams to drive commercial outcomes and informed decisions.
• Ensure commercial governance, contract reviews and audits for ongoing compliance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Contract Administrators and junior staff.
• Establish and foster strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Contracts management

Commercial leadership

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction/related field

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Amida Recruitment is partnering with a leading Tier 2 contractor in Canberra to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager. You will lead the commercial function on major building developments, driving procurement, contract administration, subcontractor management and commercial performance.

With 8+ years in contracts management within construction, you will mentor junior staff and work closely with project teams to optimise value, manage risk and ensure governance across head contracts and