Contract Manager — Construction Projects (6-Month)

Planet Pharma; Wellington; On-site; NZD 239,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Contracts Manager for a major capital project. You will own contract administration, governance and risk management across multiple work packages, coordinating with project, engineering and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in construction contracts, change management and commercial reporting, with a focus on mitigating risk and protecting schedule and cost performance. An on-site, Denmark-based contract is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contract or commercial management in construction or capital projects.
• Experience managing contracts through the full project lifecycle.
• Expertise in variations, change management, claims and EOT assessments.
• Experience overseeing contractor payments, valuations and reporting.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, IChemE or similar contracts framework.
• Strong commercial risk management and contract compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts from award to closeout.
• Administer contract changes, variations, compensation events and claims.
• Review contractor payments, valuations and reporting.
• Monitor contractual obligations and risk exposure.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities.
• Collaborate with project controls, planning and management to protect cost and schedule.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor commercial performance.
• Provide commercial insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records and reporting.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Variations & claims

Contract payments & valuations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Contracts Manager for a major capital project. You will own contract administration, governance and risk management across multiple work packages, coordinating with project, engineering and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in construction contracts, change management and commercial reporting, with a focus on mitigating risk and protecting schedule and cost performance. An on-site, Denmark-based contract is offered.