16 Oct
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Versatile Construction
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Sydney
16 Oct
Versatile Construction
Sydney
Lead the Commercial Delivery of a Landmark Project
This is an opportunity to step into a key commercial leadership role on a major building project valued in excess of $200 million within a live operational environment .
Reporting directly to the Head of Projects , you'll be responsible for helping drive the commercial and contractual success of one of the most significant projects in our portfolio. Working closely with project leadership, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you'll have genuine influence over project outcomes, risk management, procurement strategy and commercial performance from start to finish.
Whether you're an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator ready to step into a larger role or an established Contracts Manager seeking a high-profile project environment , this opportunity offers significant responsibility, visibility and growth opportunities.
Why Join Versatile?
At Versatile Group, we do things differently.
As an integrated property, construction and engineering group, we bring together development, construction, engineering and specialist delivery capability under one business. This allows us to challenge traditional project delivery models and create better outcomes for our clients and our people.
What's on Offer?
✅ Major project valued at $200M+
✅ Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
✅ Exposure to both upstream and downstream contract management
✅ Significant influence on project commercial strategy and performance
✅ Complex, high-profile project environment
✅ Strong pipeline of future projects across the business
✅ Genuine pathway into senior commercial leadership roles
✅ Opportunity to shape outcomes rather than simply administer contracts The Opportunity
As a Senior Contracts Administrator / Contracts Manager ,
you will play a critical role in managing the commercial and contractual delivery of a major construction project.
You'll work closely with Project Directors, project teams, consultants and subcontractors to ensure contractual obligations are effectively managed, risks are proactively addressed and commercial outcomes are maximised throughout the project lifecycle.
This is a role for someone who enjoys operating in sophisticated project environments where commercial judgement, stakeholder management and strategic thinking are critical to project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the commercial and contractual delivery of a major project exceeding $200M in value.
- Manage upstream contract obligations, correspondence, reporting and commercial requirements.
- Lead subcontractor procurement, tendering, evaluation and contract award processes.
- Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontractor and supplier agreements.
- Manage variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and commercial performance.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
- Work closely with project leadership to drive commercial outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements and reporting frameworks.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
About You We're interested in speaking with professionals who combine strong commercial acumen with a practical understanding of major project delivery.
You'll bring
- Experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator, Contracts Manager or similar commercial construction professional.
- Demonstrated involvement in major construction projects valued in excess of $100M.
- Strong understanding of both upstream and downstream contract management.
- Sound knowledge of commercial management and contract administration principles.
- Experience working under Australian Standard forms of contract.
- Proven procurement and subcontract package management experience.
- Strong financial literacy and commercial decision-making capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- A proactive approach to solving commercial challenges and driving project outcomes.
- Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Law or a related discipline.
About Versatile Group Versatile Group is one of Australia's fastest-growing integrated property and construction businesses.
Our vertically integrated model combines development, construction, engineering and specialist delivery teams, creating unique opportunities for our people to influence projects from inception through to delivery.
We are building a business that values ownership, initiative, collaboration and performance while delivering projects that make a genuine impact.
Ready for the Next Step?
If you're looking for a role where you can influence major project outcomes, work alongside experienced leaders and accelerate your progression into senior commercial leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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