Contracts Manager
Australia, Queensland
/ A$ 200000 - 240000 per year
Experience: All levels
Infrastructure
Introduction
What are you going to do
- Lead the commercial delivery of the project, working closely with the Delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes.
- Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, progress claims and final accounts.
- Review and negotiate subcontract agreements while ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project.
- Mentor and lead the onsite commercial team, providing guidance and support to Contracts Administrators.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and key stakeholders.
- Monitor project costs, forecasting, budgets and cash flow, while identifying and managing commercial risk.
Essential skills and knowledge
- 5+ years' experience as a Senior Contract Administrator or Contracts Manager in Commercial Construction
- Proven experience in large commercial projects upwards of $60 million
- Must have Australian experience for market knowledge
- Strong knowledge of contract law, construction contracts, and commercial risk management
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage high-value projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline
What we offer
- Work for an award winning Tier 2 builder
- Deliver projects above $60million
- Negotiate Head Contract scope changes
- Lead a team of Contract Administrators
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor on 0432 111 758 or at t.popham@brunel.net.