Own the contractual position, claims strategy and commercial outcomes for complex underground infrastructure projects.
Yatala, QLD | Permanent Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Super + Benefits
Rob Carr Pty Ltd delivers complex underground infrastructure projects across Australia, specialising in microtunnelling, trenchless construction and water and utilities projects.
As part of Soletanche Bachy and the VINCI Construction Group, we combine global capability with the agility of a specialist contractor.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead contractual risk, negotiations, claims and dispute management across our tenders and projects.
This is a contract-led commercial role, not a finance-led position.
It will suit a construction lawyer, in-house construction legal professional or senior commercial specialist with strong construction-law and claims expertise.
Why Join Rob Carr?
Own commercial and contractual outcomes across the complete project lifecycle
Work on technically complex underground infrastructure projects
Influence tender strategy, contract negotiations and major project outcomes
Work directly with senior leaders in a specialist contractor backed by a global group
Access career development, Group Life Insurance and employee benefits
About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will work with Pre-Contracts, Operations, Finance and project teams to identify risk, preserve entitlement and resolve commercial issues.
Your focus will be construction law, contractual risk and entitlement management rather than financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead contractual reviews of tenders, head contracts, subcontracts and supply agreements
Prepare and negotiate departures, qualifications, clarifications and contract amendments
Advise on risks to accept, price, mitigate, elevate or reject




Establish contract administration frameworks covering notices, time bars, records and obligations
Prepare and negotiate variations, extensions of time, delay, disruption, prolongation and latent-condition claims
Guide security of payment, payment schedule and adjudication strategy
Manage subcontractor and supplier claims, defaults, set-off and termination rights
Lead dispute avoidance, settlement negotiations and formal dispute-resolution processes
Manage external legal advisers and experts
Report on material contractual exposures and strengthen commercial capability across project teams
About You
You combine strong construction-contract knowledge with practical commercial judgement and can turn complex legal issues into clear recommendations.
You will ideally have:
Substantial construction or infrastructure contracting experience gained in private practice, in-house or in a senior contract-led commercial role
A law degree and Australian admission, or equivalent recognised legal qualification
Postgraduate construction-law qualifications and experience in civil infrastructure, utilities, tunnelling, trenchless or geotechnical works will be highly regarded
Experience drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts
Practical experience with variations, extensions of time, delay, disruption and prolongation claims
Knowledge of Australian standard-form and design and construct contracts
Practical security of payment and adjudication experience
Strong negotiation, drafting and stakeholder-management skills
The ability to work with project and cost records to establish causation, entitlement and quantum
A current driver licence and capacity to travel to projects as required
Rob Carr Pty Ltd is an Equal Chance Employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
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