Senior Subcontracts Lead – Defence & Infrastructure

KBR; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Defence & infrastructure projects

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to lead the full subcontract lifecycle across defence and infrastructure projects. You will develop strategies, negotiate complex agreements and mitigate commercial risks, while aligning with project scope, schedule and governance.

You will work with project teams, procurement, legal and delivery stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-for-money subcontract packages and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive subcontract management experience across full lifecycle (sourcing to close-out).
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise; able to draft and interpret complex subcontract agreements.
• Experience supporting Defence or regulated government projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract activities across full lifecycle from market engagement to close-out.
• Develop and implement subcontracting strategies aligned with project objectives and risk appetite.
• Evaluate proposals, perform cost/price analysis, and document basis of award.

Skills

Subcontract lifecycle management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Commercial analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Law, Procurement, Engineering

Tools

CIPS accreditation

WorldCC accreditation

Job description

KBR in Australia is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to lead the full subcontract lifecycle across defence and infrastructure projects. You will develop strategies, negotiate complex agreements and mitigate commercial risks, while aligning with project scope, schedule and governance.

You will work with project teams, procurement, legal and delivery stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-for-money subcontract packages and robust documentation.