Commercial Contracts Manager

• $180k-$237k + super (negotiable based on experience)
• Full-time permanent role which can be based in either Sydney or Brisbane
• Strong mining focus
• Senior leadership position with global company 
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for growth and development

 
Our client is a global leader in manufacturing solutions across sectors including power generation, oil and gas, waste water, metals, mining, infrastructure and transport.  Due to growth we are seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to join their team to provide strategic leadership across the companies portfolio with a strong mining focus.
 
Reporting the General Manager - APAC, the role is responsible for managing contractual risks and opportunities, leading contract negotiations, overseeing claims and variations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and protecting the Company's commercial position while supporting the achievement of financial, operational and strategic objectives. 
 
 
The role:
 
Commercial Contract Management and Governance

• Lead the negotiation, review, drafting and execution of commercial contracts, subcontracts, consortium or joint venture agreements, supply and consultancy agreements and related project documentation.
• Provide expert contractual and commercial advice to project teams, business leaders and support functions on contract interpretation, risk allocation, contractual rights and obligations.
• Establish and maintain robust contract governance frameworks, processes and controls to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects.
• Conduct detailed contractual risk assessments during tendering, project execution and close-out phases and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices and key dates are effectively monitored and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project handover processes to ensure operational teams fully understand contractual obligations, commercial risks, critical milestones and client requirements.
• Monitor project performance against contractual and commercial objectives and provide regular reporting to senior management on commercial exposure, claims, variations and risk profiles.
• Ensure commercial records, correspondence, bond/guarantees and contractual documentation are maintained in an auditable manner including the support for claims management and dispute resolution activities.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable legal, regulatory, corporate governance, compliance, and industry requirements, including compliance with Australian laws and regulations, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), relevant regulatory standards, internal controls, and Company policies and procedures. Support internal and external audits relating to contractual, commercial and governance matters.

 
Claims, Disputes and Risk Management

• Lead the development, preparation, submission and negotiation of extension of time claims, variation claims, additional cost recovery claims and other contractual entitlements.
• Identify potential disputes at an early stage and implement proactive dispute avoidance and resolution strategies to protect the Company's commercial interests.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims, ensuring timely responses and preservation of contractual rights.
• Support dispute resolution processes including executive negotiations, mediation, adjudication, expert determination, arbitration and litigation where required.

Commercial Leadership and Project Support

• Provide commercial leadership to project managers, engineers and operational teams throughout project execution.
• Facilitate regular commercial review meetings to assess project profitability, forecast performance, contractual compliance, risk exposure and recovery opportunities.
• Review project schedules, procurement strategies and subcontract arrangements to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and commercial objectives.
• Support tendering and business development activities by reviewing contract terms, identifying key commercial risks and deviations and recommending negotiation strategies during bid preparation.

  
What we're looking for:  
 

• Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer or Legal Practitioner.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial and contract management within heavy engineering, EPC, mining, infrastructure, oil & gas, energy, industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Extensive experience in various contracts formats such as FIDIC, NEC, GCC and bespoke contracts.
• Extensive experience negotiating and administering complex engineering, construction, supply, EPC, EPCM and service contracts.
• Proven experience managing claims, variations, disputes and major commercial risk portfolios.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, procurement, contract law, construction law and commercial risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide commercial leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.

  
On offer:

• $180k-$237k + super (negotiable based on experience)
• Full-time permanent role which can be based in either Sydney or Brisbane
• Strong mining focus
• Senior leadership position with global company 
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for growth and development

 
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