Contract Manager
Major Upper Tier 2 National Developer & Builder | Sydney, NSW
Salary: $240K–$270K + Super
About the Company
Our client is a leading national property developer and builder with an established presence in the Australian market and an impressive portfolio of residential, mixed-use and large-scale master-planned developments.
With a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainability, the business is recognised for delivering high-quality projects and creating lasting communities. This is an opportunity to join an established organisation with an experienced leadership team and strong project pipeline.
About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Manager to join the commercial team, contributing to one of Sydney's landmark master-planned developments, with an overall development value of $3-4 billion.
This is a senior, hands-on role overseeing contract management, procurement and commercial activities across major construction packages. Working closely with project leadership, construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers, you will drive commercial outcomes, manage contractual risks and maintain effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, negotiation and administration of head contracts, subcontract agreements and major procurement packages.
- Oversee procurement activities, including tender preparation, evaluations, commercial comparisons and negotiations.
- Manage variations, progress claims, contractual instructions, extensions of time and dispute resolution.
- Review subcontractor claims, variations and payment schedules in line with contractual requirements.
- Monitor project budgets, contractual commitments, cost forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
- Identify and mitigate contractual, financial and procurement risks.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Provide commercial advice and support to project directors, construction managers and site teams.
- Maintain contract registers, procurement schedules and commercial documentation, ensuring governance and approval requirements are followed.
- Lead, mentor and support Contract Administrators and other commercial team members.
About You
- Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive Contract Management experience within the Australian construction industry.
- Previous experience with a Tier 1, upper Tier 2 builder or established developer-builder is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex construction contracts and major project packages.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management, cost control and commercial processes.
- Proven negotiation skills and experience managing variations, progress claims, extensions of time and contractual disputes.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks and drive effective outcomes.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring Contract Administrators and commercial teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with ProcurePro, Plexa or similar commercial software is highly regarded.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of $240K–$270K + Super, negotiable based on experience.
- Prospect to contribute to a landmark multi-billion master-planned development in Sydney.
- Join an established national developer-builder with a strong project portfolio.
- Work alongside experienced project, construction and commercial professionals.
- Take ownership of major commercial responsibilities with excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
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