Job Description
Contracts Manager - Commercial & Projects
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An established and expanding organisation operating across engineering, energy and infrastructure project environments is seeking a Contract Manager - Commercial & Projects to join their team.
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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.
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This position offers genuine influence, visibility and the opportunity to contribute directly to business growth.
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About The Role
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Reviewing, negotiating and administering customer, supplier and subcontractor agreements
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Providing commercial guidance throughout tender, mobilisation and delivery phases
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Managing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance across projects
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Identifying and mitigating commercial, contractual and operational risks
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Supporting project teams with variations, claims, extensions of time and contract administration matters
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Monitoring project performance and protecting commercial entitlements
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Coordinating subcontractor engagement and commercial management activities
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Developing and improving contract management frameworks, policies and reporting processes
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Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution initiatives
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Partnering with project and operational leaders to achieve successful commercial outcomes
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About You
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Demonstrated experience in contract management, commercial management or project management positions
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Strong understanding of contract administration principles and commercial risk management
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Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, resources or industrial environments
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Proven capability managing project delays, variations, claims and contractual correspondence
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
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Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving capability
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Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across multiple business functions
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A practical, solutions-focused approach to managing commercial outcomes
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Highly Desirable
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Legal qualifications or previous legal practice experience
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Experience reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts
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Exposure to large-scale infrastructure, industrial or energy projects
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Understanding of project delivery frameworks and contract governance processes
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What's on Offer
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Permanent position within a growing and well-established organisation
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Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects
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Varied role with significant autonomy and influence
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Collaborative and qualified team environment
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Strong career development and progression opportunities
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📌 Contracts Manager - Commercial & Projects (Queensland)
🏢 People2People
📍 Queensland