Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
The roleOur client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and contractual delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects.
Reporting to senior project leadership, you will own the contract from tender handover through to final account, protecting margin and managing risk across the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
Manage head contract and subcontract administration, including variations, EOTs, notices, claims and payment schedules
Lead subcontract procurement, tender analysis, negotiation and award across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and fit-out packages
Prepare and report monthly cost-to-complete, forecasts, cashflow and risk/prospect registers
Manage client relationships and commercial negotiations with hyperscale/colocation clients and their consultants
Oversee delays, disruptions and disputes,



and drive commercial close-out and final accounts
Lead and mentor contract administrators and cost planners
About you
Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar
10+ years with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 builder, including recent Contracts or Commercial Manager experience
Proven delivery of data centre or other mission-critical projects (hyperscale, colocation, high-MEP-intensity builds) of $100m+
Solid grasp of MEP-heavy packages, long-lead equipment procurement and staged handovers
Strong negotiation, stakeholder and leadership skills
Why apply
$275k to $325k base plus super
Pipeline of major data centre projects with a leading builder
Senior commercial leadership role with career progression

📌 Contracts Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Melbourne