Strategic Contracts Manager – Civil Infrastructure

CMC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC is a 100% privately owned, Queensland-based Tier 2 civil contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to shape the contract management function across civil infrastructure projects. You will lead a team of Contract Administrators, review head contracts and manage commercial risks, variations and disputes, while building systems and governance for growth.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, you’ll influence how we operate, connect functions across the business and drive lasting commercial

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual leadership across CMC's portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, supporting Project Managers and operational teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Review, negotiate and manage head contracts, subcontracts and commercial agreements, ensuring contractual obligations are understood and effectively administered.
• Lead the assessment and management of commercial risks, claims, variations, extensions of time and dispute resolution activities.
• Support tender and procurement activities by identifying commercial risks, reviewing contract conditions and contributing to negotiation strategies.
• Monitor project commercial performance, provide guidance on financial and contractual matters, and identify opportunities to improve project profitability and minimise exposure.
• Develop and implement commercial governance frameworks, systems and processes that promote consistency, compliance and best‑practice contract management.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, risk assessments and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders, and
• Mentor and support project‑based commercial personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and commercial awareness across the business.

Job description

CMC is a 100% privately owned, Queensland-based Tier 2 civil contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to shape the contract management function across civil infrastructure projects. You will lead a team of Contract Administrators, review head contracts and manage commercial risks, variations and disputes, while building systems and governance for growth.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, you’ll influence how we operate, connect functions across the business and drive lasting commercial