At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial functions and manage a team on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a national Tier 2 contractor with a proven track record in diverse sectors.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with excellent career progression and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Work on projects worth up to $150m with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact on large-scale projects while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 7-15 years experience in contracts management or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
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 involves:
- 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 oversee 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 reach $50m-$75m.
Candidates can come from a tier 1, 2, or 3 background with 7-15 years of experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Commercial review of contracts, MSAs, and Agreements
- Managing all reporting and submissions
- Instrumenting and maintaining the subcontract management process
- Monitoring and improving contracts administration processes
- 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 of 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 Recruitment
Join a leading project management consultancy that prides itself on its dynamic work culture and commitment to employee growth. With a prestigious portfolio of major industrial projects valued between $100m and $500m, this role offers not only the chance to work on significant developments but also excellent career progression opportunities in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
