Contracts Manager – $200M Commercial Projects
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Contracts Manager
to join a well-established construction business and take commercial ownership across
$200M of live commercial projects
.
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
As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the overall commercial and contractual management of both projects, with a solid focus on procurement, subcontractor management, cost control and contractual compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the full
head contract and subcontract lifecycle
, from tendering and procurement through to contract administration, payments and finalisation.
Provide practical
contractual advice and guidance
to the project team, ensuring key commercial obligations, risks and requirements are understood and managed.
Maintain strong project administration and ensure
commercial records, documentation and reporting
are accurate and kept up to date.
Work closely with the Senior Project Manager on
project financial reporting, cost management and commercial analysis
.
Support the project team with
planning, programming and forecasting
, ensuring commercial activities align with project milestones.




Lead, mentor and develop
Contracts Administrators
, providing guidance on contract administration, systems and best practice.
Coordinate the Contracts Administration function to ensure
key commercial deliverables and project outcomes
are achieved.
Ensure all contractual and commercial activities are carried out in accordance with
company systems, procedures and safety requirements
.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Strong experience as a
Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator
within commercial construction
Experience managing large-scale commercial projects
Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and subcontractor management
Proven ability to manage variations, claims and commercial risk
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
The confidence to take ownership of significant project packages and commercial outcomes
WHAT'S ON OFFER
$200M of commercial construction work across two projects
Exposure to projects valued at
$120M and $80M
Genuine ownership of the commercial function
Supportive and experienced project leadership team
Opportunity to work closely with senior management
Long-term opportunity with an established construction business
Competitive salary package based on experience

📌 Construction Contracts Manager (New South Wales)
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