Job Description

Leading the provision of contract management services to the Grid Automation Business Unit in Australia , ensuring all contract management matters and activities are executed in accordance with Group/Division/Business Unit directives and instructions including Company procedures and the Contract Management Framework.

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Lead contract governance across a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and contract management best practices.

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Review, negotiate, and manage customer and supplier contracts , including commercial and technical terms and conditions during tender and execution phases.

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Develop contract strategies that balance commercial objectives, project scope, schedule, pricing, opportunities, and risk exposure.

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Support the drafting and negotiation of purchase orders, subcontracts, and supplier agreements , ensuring appropriate risk allocation and flow-down of contractual obligations.

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Manage contract execution activities , including payments, variation orders, claims, warranties, guarantees, and other key commercial deliverables.

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Identify, assess, and pursue contractual entitlements , including extensions of time, compensation events,



and claims arising from scope changes or project impacts.

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Protect the company's contractual position through effective stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiations, and proactive management of customer and supplier relationships.

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Partner with Legal, Project Management, and Sales teams to resolve disputes, manage claims, mitigate risks, and support successful project outcomes.

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Drive commercial risk management and continuous improvement by identifying contractual risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans, and capturing lessons learned to improve future project performance.

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Your background

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Minimum qualification: Batchelor degree in Engineering or law.

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8-10 years of contracts management in Engineering, procurement & construction setting.

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Proficient with MS Word, Excel; Demonstrated Negotiation skills, knowledge of Software related (SAAS) / FIDIC contracts (yellow/orange/red book), AS or ASNZS is an advantage.

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Ability to assess, propose and implement solutions to troubled or challenging projects.

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📌 Contracts Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Brisbane