Job Description

Major Projects | Contracts & Procurement | Hybrid Working

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An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join a major project environment, supporting the formation and administration of complex construction and services subcontracts.

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This role will suit a commercially astute contracts professional with extensive experience across the full subcontract lifecycle — from tender preparation and commercial evaluation through to negotiation, contract administration, variations, claims and close-out.

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The Role Working as part of an established project and supply chain team, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of moderately complex subcontracts and provide commercial and contractual support throughout project delivery.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Managing subcontract formation and administration from tender through to execution and delivery
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- Preparing and issuing bid request packages and subcontract documentation
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- Developing bidder lists and supporting contractor prequalification
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- Managing tender queries, clarifications and commercial bid evaluations
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- Preparing commercial bid summaries and recommendations
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- Leading subcontract negotiations and supporting contract award
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- Monitoring subcontractor progress, performance and contractual compliance
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- Identifying and communicating emerging commercial, financial and contractual risks
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- Managing RFIs, change notices, variations, change orders and amendmentsNegotiating contract changes and commercial settlements
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- Supporting claims and dispute resolution
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- Coordinating with project, engineering, construction and other functional teams
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- Conducting pre-bid, clarification and pre-award meetings
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- Maintaining accurate contractual records, actions and documentation
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About You

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You will bring significant experience managing contracts within major construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining or resources projects.

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Ideally, you will have:

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- A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification
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- 10–12 years' relevant contracts/subcontracts experience
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- Strong experience in both subcontract formation and contract administration
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- Experience managing large and moderately complex construction and services contracts
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- Knowledge across a range of contract types and pricing structures
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- Solid experience with variations, change management, claims and dispute resolution
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- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contractual terms, conditions and commercial outcomes
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- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
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What's on Offer This is an opportunity to work within a sophisticated major-project environment where you will have genuine ownership of significant subcontract packages and exposure to complex commercial negotiations.

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The position also offers hybrid working arrangements, including up to two days per week working remotely, subject to project requirements.

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If you are an experienced contracts professional looking for your next major-project opportunity,

📌 Brisbane - SubContracts Professional (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland