Contracts Manager - Commercial & Projects
An established and expanding organisation operating across engineering, energy and infrastructure project environments is seeking a
Contract Manager - Commercial & Projects
to join their team.
This is a commercially focused role where you will take ownership of contract administration, project commercial performance and risk management across a portfolio of high-value projects. Working alongside senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you will help drive successful project outcomes while strengthening the organisation's commercial governance and contract management capability.
This position offers genuine influence, visibility and the opportunity to contribute directly to business growth.
About The Role
Reviewing, negotiating and administering customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements
Providing commercial guidance throughout tender, mobilisation and delivery phases
Managing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance across projects
Identifying and mitigating commercial, contractual and operational risks
Supporting project teams with variations, claims, extensions of time and contract administration matters
Monitoring project performance and protecting commercial entitlements
Coordinating subcontractor engagement and commercial management activities
Developing and improving contract management frameworks, policies and reporting processes
Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution initiatives




Partnering with project and operational leaders to achieve successful commercial outcomes
About You
Demonstrated experience in contract management, commercial management or project management positions
Strong understanding of contract administration principles and commercial risk management
Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, resources or industrial environments
Proven capability managing project delays, variations, claims and contractual correspondence
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving capability
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across multiple business functions
A practical, solutions-focused approach to managing commercial outcomes
Highly Desirable
Legal qualifications or previous legal practice experience
Experience reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Exposure to large-scale infrastructure, industrial or energy projects
Understanding of project delivery frameworks and contract governance processes
What's on Offer
Permanent position within a growing and well-established organisation
Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects
Varied role with significant autonomy and influence
Collaborative and professional team environment
Robust career development and progression opportunities
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📌 Contracts Manager - Commercial & Projects (Brisbane)
🏢 People2People
📍 Brisbane