At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial functions and manage a team on exciting construction projects.
- Company: National Tier 2 Contractor with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with excellent career progression and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a successful team and make an impact on major infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 7-15 years experience in contracts management or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Established, national market leading Tier 2 Contractor with an extensive pipeline in projects across Infrastructure, Industrial, Buildings & Defence sectors. Excellent career progression and fantastic culture.
A market leading Tier 2 contractor with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects is seeking a Commercial Lead / Contracts Manager to join their growing business in Sydney. This role could also suit a Senior Contracts Administrator stepping up.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for leading the commercial function across projects and providing understanding to the project team while managing a team of 3 to 4 Senior Contracts Administrators and a few graduates.
The role includes:
- Providing contractual and commercial advice
- Dealing with disputes and adjudication
- Troubleshooting on projects
- Interrogating commercial contracts
- Understanding project profitability and regional corporate overheads
The Commercial Lead / Contracts Manager will manage approximately $130m to $150m of work per annum within defence, remedial and construction (fit-out, refurb, new builds, upgrades etc). Individual projects can range from smaller amounts up to $15m, but sometimes up to $50m-$75m.
Candidates can come from a tier 1, 2 or 3 background.
Years of experience: 7-15 years+
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Commercial review of contracts, MSA’s and Agreements
- Managing all reporting and submissions
- Instrumenting and maintaining the subcontract management process
- Monitoring and improving contracts administration process
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure commercial requirements are met
- Document control management
- Assisting with HSEQ and Project Managers to ensure compliance with management systems
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Contracts Management, Engineering, Construction Management or similar
- Minimum 7 to 15 years+ experience in a similar role
- Understanding of project administration and project controls
- Knowledge of risks and limitations across legal agreements and requirements
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Superior analytical skillset and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel knowledge
This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation that offers challenging work and the potential for career progression.
Senior Contracts Administrator / Commercial Lead in Sydney employer: Amida Limited
Join a leading national head contracting and construction services company in Sydney, where you'll be part of a vibrant culture that prioritises ethics and values. With extensive career progression opportunities and a strong project pipeline across Defence, Industrial, Commercial, and Marine sectors, this role as HSEQ Lead/Manager offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced professionals. Enjoy the benefits of coaching a dedicated team, driving safety improvements, and contributing to high-profile projects in a supportive environment.
