iCOST are a national commercial consultancy, servicing the whole of the Eastern seaboard of Australia and Western Australia () with offices in Sydney and Perth's CBDs.We provide commercial support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Main Contractors, Developers and large Subcontractors.The role:We currently have an opening for a Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager within our Team.To be successful in this role, you will have the following:A demonstrable minimum 12+ years experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator/ Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager, with at least 5 of those years gained in AustraliaPrevious experience in a Senior Commercial role within the building/ commercial/ industrial sectors essentialMust be able to demonstrate advanced leadership qualitiesExperience managing head contracts with a value exceeding $250m highly desirableIntermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as ProcurePro, Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and Bluebeam RevuExperience in CHEOPS/ Jobpac and similar construction accounting software essentialMust be capable of thoroughly administering Contracts, with a solid understanding of how contractual provisions are read, interpreted and followedMust be confident and capable (with demonstrable experience) of administering Head Contracts including all Modifications, Variations, Notices, EoTs etc.Must also be able to properly establish entitlements for, analyse and value variationsShould be confident and proficient in all aspects of Procurement, including the ability to draft project-specific scopes of workDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and/ or Law is desirable but not essentialProficiency in CostX/ Cubit advantageousYour key tasks will include (but may not be limited to):Advanced contract administration/ contract managementNegotiating with the Client/ Principal on variations,



scope and contract inclusions/exclusionsNegotiating with Subcontractors on variations, scope and contract inclusions/exclusionsSeeking Subcontractor/ Supplier quotations and proposalsProcurement of trade packages, including developing comprehensive and accurate project-specific scopes of works and full management of the tender process (analysis, interviews, recommendations, budget transfers)Measure, take-off and produce Bills of Quantities (desirable)Assess and validate Subcontractor claims, applying first-principle cost valuation techniquesLiaising with relevant teams, design and engineering etc.Assist with monthly valuations and cost reportingManaging Subcontract packages incl.
in office measuring, approving Subcontract progress claims, preparing and issuing responding Payment Schedules via PayApps, through to final account.Invoice reviews and general site administrationRegular Site/ Progress Claim walksChange Management - Regularly monitor, check and identify any design changes during the construction phase, assessing cost impacts, negotiating any variations and monitoring projected final account.Manage and drive the review process to ensure the award of all Subcontractors within the required time frame and budgetMinimisation of variation claims through firm and thorough contract management and change managementEnsure accurate cost forecasting and highlighting any potential risks/ overruns with the relevant project stakeholdersInterpret project documentation so as to understand scope of works for the project at Head Contract and Subcontract scope levelPreparation of variations, claims and contractual noticesAssist with the preparation of Monthly Project ReviewsAssess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery and implementation of projects and identify and implement controlsCheck compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the contract
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📌 Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager (Sydney)
🏢 ICOST
📍 Sydney