This is a national role that assists the Commercial Director in undertaking contractual risk management reviews for our Clients subsidiaries across Electrical, Data, Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning (HVAC), Security, to minimizeour clients commercial risks.
THE COMPANY
Our Client is a leading Commercial Constructioncompany with projects within the commercial, hospitality, education, industrial & health sectors across Australia. Due to unprecedented growth in NSW, they are currently seeking a Contracts officer to join their team.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role will require you to:
- Review all major project contract documents to identify areas of legal and commercial concern and identify departures from our clients Contract Risk Profile
- Work with internal Estimators, Project Managers, Construction Managers, General Managers, and Directors to negotiate and modify problematic clauses in project contractual documents to close out with the Client
- Review and resolve Supplier's and Subcontractor's proposed departures from Standard Terms & Conditions
- Review completed documents for final execution by the Commercial Director or other relevant Director as applicable
- Manage the safe-keeping of fully executed Contracts by registering them in the Document Register and filing them in the Secure Storage located at the Head Office
- Assist the Project Teams, General Managers, and Directors with any commercial-related queries
- Provide Notice Templates and ad-hoc client-submission documents required from time to time
- Assist with Project contractual claims and notices
- Senior candidates will have the opportunity to mentor and support junior team members
BENEFITS
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Monday to Friday, based at the Smithfield office
- Work closely with the Commercial Director and senior leadership team
- Join a well-established Tier 1 organisation with a strong industry reputation
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
- $110k-$130K + Super depending on experience
QUALS AND EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate or tertiary qualifications in commercial, construction, law or engineering disciplines preferred.
- Previous experience working in the construction industry is advantageous.
- Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
- High level attention to detail and to be able to follow processes.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office computer skills
The team is open to professionals across junior, mid-level and senior levels with experience in contract review or commercial roles.
Full working rights required
Contracts Officer in Sydney employer: Astrum Recruitment
Join a dynamic electrical contractor in Alexandria that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a clear pathway from Junior Project Manager to Senior PM. With a strong focus on team culture, regular social events, and mentorship from experienced leaders, this company provides a supportive environment for those looking to advance their careers in project management while working on diverse commercial and industrial projects across NSW and Sydney.
