Job Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to lead the in-house delivery of the Company’s development projects from a project management, contracts, procurement and construction delivery perspective – securing and administering the main building contract, managing the main building contractor on site, and driving each project through practical completion, defects rectification and handover to purchasers, tenants and the Owners Corporation – ensuring projects are delivered safely, to the approved program, budget and quality, and in compliance with local building and contract legislation.

Job Accountabilities

Project Leadership & Delivery Strategy

- Act as the Company’s lead project manager for assigned projects, accountable for end-to-end delivery from design completion and tender through construction, completion and handover
- Develop and implement the project delivery and procurement strategy (e.g. lump sum, D&C;, construction management), aligned to project feasibility, risk appetite and market conditions
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of the project lifecycle
- Provide construction, cost and program input into feasibility, design and acquisition decisions

Procurement & Tendering

- Prepare and manage procurement plans, tender documentation and tender programs for the main building contractor, key trade packages and specialist suppliers
- Lead pre-qualification, tender evaluation, clarification and negotiation, and prepare tender recommendation reports for approval
- Coordinate with Design Management, Cost Consultants and Legal to ensure tender documents are complete, buildable and priced on a consistent basis
- Ensure procurement follows Company governance, probity and delegation of authority requirements

Contract Preparation & Negotiation

- Lead the negotiation and execution of building contracts (e.g. AS 4902, AS 4000, ABIC or bespoke forms) including special conditions, security, insurances, liquidated damages and program requirements
- Ensure contracts comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) where applicable and other relevant legislations
- Coordinate legal review and align contract terms with financiers, JV partners and sales contract obligations
- Maintain the contract documentation register, including novation of consultants and contractor warranties

Contract Administration

- Administer the building contract as (or on behalf of) the Principal, including notices, variations, extensions of time, claims and dispute avoidance
- Assess and negotiate variations and provisional sums, and manage cost impacts against the project budget and contingency
- Process progress claims in accordance with the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) and other applicable legislations, with certification by the superintendent, quantity surveyor or other independent certifier as required
- Manage contractual risk, including insolvency, security, insurance and time-bar requirements, and escalate contractual disputes and claims with appropriate legal advice

Main Building Contractor & Site Management

- Manage the main building contractor on site, including regular site inspections, site meetings, and monitoring of construction progress, program, workmanship,



safety and site conduct
- Review and monitor the contractor’s construction program, procurement schedule, resourcing and critical path, and drive recovery plans where delays arise
- Monitor compliance with the approved building permit, planning permit conditions, OHS obligations (Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)), environmental and community requirements and all applicable legislations.
- Coordinate the design consultants’ construction phase services, including RFIs, shop drawing approvals and design changes
- Ensure quality assurance processes are implemented, including inspection and test plans, hold points, mandatory building surveyor inspections and independent quality audits

Cost Management & Financial Control

- Monitor and manage the construction budget, cost-to-complete, cash flow and forecasts, in collaboration with quantity surveyors and financiers
- Manage the contingency, provisional sums, variations and approved changes, and report variances and risks to the DGM/GM
- Drive value engineering initiatives that maintain design quality and product appeal while achieving cost targets
- Support lender, JV partner and investor reporting, including monthly progress claim and draw-down requirements

Project Completion, Defects & Handover

- Manage practical completion, including pre-completion inspections, resolution of outstanding works, and the issue of occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection through the relevant building surveyor
- Lead the defects identification and rectification process during the defects liability period, including purchaser and tenant inspections, and enforce contractor obligations under the contract and relevant statutory warranties
- Manage the project handover process, including operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, warranties, commissioning, training and asset registers
- Coordinate settlement readiness with sales, legal and Owners Corporation Management, including compliance with the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) and Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic), and all applicable legislations
- Manage final accounts, release of security and financial close-out with the contractor, and conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

- Manage relationships with the main building contractor, subcontractors, consultants, building surveyors, authorities and utility providers
- Coordinate internally with Development, Design, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal, Retail Leasing and Owners Corporation Management
- Manage relationships with investors, JV partners and financiers as required
- Manage community and neighbour engagement and complaints in accordance with permit conditions

Risk Management, Compliance & Governance

- Identify, assess and mitigate construction, procurement, contractual, safety and delivery risks,



and maintain project risk registers
- Ensure compliance with the Building Act 1993 (Vic), Building Regulations 2018 (Vic), National Construction Code, planning permit conditions, all applicable legislations and internal governance requirements
- Ensure the contractor holds required registrations, insurances, security and warranties throughout the contract
- Maintain robust documentation, records and approvals processes

Reporting & Performance

- Provide regular project and contract reports to the DGM/GM, senior leadership and investors
- Report on key metrics: program, cost, variations, claims, safety, quality, defects and handover status
- Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights and lessons learned to improve future procurement and delivery

Leadership & Team Management

- Mentor and guide project managers, assistant project managers and junior team members
- Build team capability and promote best practice contracts, procurement and project delivery processes
- Contribute to organisational strategy, pipeline planning and improvement of standard contract templates and procurement systems
- Provide coaching, mentoring and professional guidance to the Perth Contracts & Procurement team, including the future Contracts & Procurement role in Perth, to strengthen capability, ensure governance alignment and promote consistent project delivery, procurement and contract management practices across Australia operations.

Qualifications & Technical Competences

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Property Development or equivalent related field.
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a builder or membership of a relevant qualified body (e.g. AIB, AIPM, RICS, Engineers Australia) is desirable.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction, project management or development delivery, including at least 5 years managing main building contracts for medium to high-density residential, mixed-use or commercial projects in Victoria, with hands-on experience in tendering, contract administration, contractor site management, defects rectification, completion and handover.
- Experience in built-to-rent projects is ideal.

Key Technical Knowledge Areas:

- Procurement strategy, tendering and contractor selection
- Building contracts (AS 4902, AS 4000, ABIC) and contract administration, including variations, EOTs and claims
- Victorian regulatory framework: Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Security of Payment Act 2002, OHS Act 2004, Owners Corporations Act 2006
- Construction methods, program analysis and cost management for multi-storey residential and mixed-use projects
- Quality assurance, defects management, practical completion and handover processes
- Building permit and occupancy permit processes and working with private building surveyors and the VBA

Core Skills:

- Excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Ability to manage and influence contractors and consultants in a dispute-averse manner
- Proficiency in project management, program (e.g. MS Project, Primavera) and cost reporting tools

📌 Senior Manager, Projects & Contracts (Melbourne)
🏢 UEM Sunrise Berhad
📍 Melbourne