Subcontracts Manager

UGL Pty Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Subcontractor Manager to join our Perth team for a 6-month casual contract. You will lead engagement of third-party vendors for delivery phase projects, ensuring compliant and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities include tender management, contract drafting, delegation of authority, and day-to-day supply chain oversight, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and commercial acumen in the Australian construction sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Proven experience in contract administration within Australian construction/engineering sectors with focus on downstream subcontractor engagement.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a focus on stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of category management and supply chain coordination.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Support: assist development of procurement schedules with Project Managers.
• Tender Management: assist in development, evaluation, and award of subcontractor bids.
• Contract Drafting: prepare subcontract instruments with appropriate contract models.
• Delegation of Authority: develop business cases to secure approvals for subcontract frameworks.
• Negotiating terms: negotiate contractual/commercial terms with vendor focal points.
• Supply Chain Management: oversee day-to-day supply chain activities and relationships with subcontractors.
• Contract Handover: develop contract administration guides and handover processes to project teams.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supply chain coordination

Education

Business/Law degree

Job description

UGL is seeking an experienced Subcontractor Manager to join our Perth team to support a major project in the Resources & Energy West Division. This is a casual position, working a Monday – Friday roster for a 6-month contract. As the Subcontractor Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and timely engagement of third-party vendors for delivery phase projects. You will be responsible for championing downstream supply chain management processes which includes (but is not limited to), supporting the development of project procurement plans, developing and issuing appropriate tender packages to the market, managing tender phase clarifications, conducting submission evaluations, undertaking contractual negotiations, and managing delegation of authority workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Support: Support the development of procurement schedules in liaison with Project Managers to identify key resourcing requirements and strategic vendor engagement opportunities.
• Tender Management: Assist in the development, evaluation, and award of subcontractor tender bids in close consultation with Project Managers and the wider project teams.
• Contract Drafting: Prepare suitable subcontract instruments with appropriate contract models for each subcontract tender in accordance with internal compliance standards.
• Delegation of Authority Workflows: Develop commercial business cases to secure appropriate approvals to align or deviate from internal policy positions that enable the project delivery teams to leverage competitive and robust subcontract frameworks.
• Negotiating terms and conditions: Engage in direct negotiations (by way of written and face-to-face negotiations) on contractual and commercial terms with vendor focal points to facilitate agile solution orientated outcomes.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversee day-to-day supply chain activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services to project teams whilst maintaining strong relationships with all subcontractor parties (including dispute resolution and claim management support).
• Contract Handover: Develop contract administration guides (including facilitation of contract kick-off meetings) and process maps for subcontract handover to the relevant project delivery teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Proven experience in contract administration within the Australian construction or engineering sectors (preferably in brownfield projects) with a focus on downstream subcontractor engagement.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal), with a focus on stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of category management and supply chain coordination.
• Commitment to compliance and ethical standards.

What we offer

• The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors
• An excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a high-performance environment
• Competitive group remuneration and benefits packages including a health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
• A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety
• The ability to stay calm under pressure
• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.