Job Description

Contracts Manager – $200M Commercial Projects

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An exciting prospect has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established construction business and take commercial ownership across $200M of live commercial projects .

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The role will oversee two significant projects, valued at approximately $120M and $80M , working closely with the Project Managers, senior leadership and project teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes from procurement through to completion.

THE ROLE n

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the overall commercial and contractual management of both projects, with a strong focus on procurement, subcontractor management, cost control and contractual compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES n

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- Oversee the full head contract and subcontract lifecycle , from tendering and procurement through to contract administration, payments and finalisation.
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- Provide practical contractual advice and guidance to the project team, ensuring key commercial obligations, risks and requirements are understood and managed.
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- Maintain strong project administration and ensure commercial records, documentation and reporting are accurate and kept up to date.
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- Work closely with the Senior Project Manager on project financial reporting, cost management and commercial analysis .
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- Support the project team with planning, programming and forecasting , ensuring commercial activities align with project milestones.
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- Lead,



mentor and develop Contracts Administrators , providing guidance on contract administration, systems and best practice.
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- Coordinate the Contracts Administration function to ensure key commercial deliverables and project outcomes are achieved.
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- Ensure all contractual and commercial activities are carried out in accordance with company systems, procedures and safety requirements .
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ABOUT YOU n

The successful candidate will have:

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- Strong experience as a Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator within commercial construction
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- Experience managing large-scale commercial projects
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- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and subcontractor management
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- Proven ability to manage variations, claims and commercial risk
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- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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- Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
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- The confidence to take ownership of significant project packages and commercial outcomes
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WHAT'S ON OFFER nn
- $200M of commercial construction work across two projects
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- Exposure to projects valued at $120M and $80M
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- Genuine ownership of the commercial function
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- Supportive and experienced project leadership team
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- Opportunity to work closely with senior management
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- Long-term opportunity with an established construction business
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- Competitive salary package based on experience
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📌 Construction Contracts Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Buildability Group
📍 Sydney