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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join one of Australia's most respected national construction businesses as they deliver a significant, multi-year project in the ACT.
This newly created position will play a key role in driving commercial performance, procurement strategy, and contract management across a complex major project $200M+ project.

Your new role

Reporting into senior project leadership, your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing procurement strategies across major trade packages
Leading tender evaluations, negotiations, and subcontract lettings
Managing commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle
Providing strategic commercial advice to project stakeholders
Driving cost control, forecasting, and contract administration processes
Managing subcontractor performance and commercial outcomes
Building strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients
Supporting project delivery teams to achieve key financial and operational objectives

What you'll need to succeed
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or similar
Demonstrated experience performing as a Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager,



or Senior Contracts Administration role
Proven success delivering commercial outcomes on complex building or infrastructure projects
Robust experience managing procurement strategies and major trade packages
Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with CHEOPS, Aconex, or similar construction management platforms

What you'll get in return
Salary package between $180,000 - $240,000 + Super
Join an established national contractor with an outstanding project pipeline
Newly created leadership position with genuine influence over project outcomes
Work on a landmark ACT development from early stages through delivery
Strong company culture focused on collaboration, safety, and career development

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' or contact Will Ballam at Hays Construction Canberra on (02) •••• •655 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a recent position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

📌 Contract Manager Canberra
🏢 Hays Construction
📍 Canberra