Contracts Manager
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What you'll do
- Lead contract administration for assigned works packages and subcontracts
- Manage claims, variations and change control across the alliance
- Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risk throughout delivery
- Support procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement across the project
- Review contract compliance and advise leadership on commercial exposure
- Partner with design, delivery and finance teams to resolve issues
- Prepare commercial reporting and forecasts for project governance
What they're looking for
- Proven experience in contract administration on major projects
- Experience managing claims, variations and subcontractor issues
- Sound understanding of alliance or joint venture models
- Strong negotiation, risk management and stakeholder engagement
- Tertiary qualification in construction, law or quantity surveying
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Full description from employer
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Own commercial delivery on a $5.75 billion rail alliance
- Work alongside five delivery partners on a high-profile project
- Access ACCIONA's career and leadership development pathways
Project Information:
The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a 20 kilometre section of the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines between Kuraby, a suburb south of Brisbane’s CBD, and Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.
About the Opportunity:
As Contracts Manager reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will lead commercial administration for major works packages. Manage procurement, negotiating subcontracts, claims and variations, and advise across a multi-partner delivery model. Working with project controls and delivery teams, you will manage commercial risk and help resolve issues before they affect delivery, on one of South East Queensland's largest transport projects.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
- Lead contract administration for assigned works packages and subcontracts
- Manage claims, variations and change control across the alliance
- Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risk throughout delivery
- Support procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement across the project
- Review contract compliance and advise leadership on commercial exposure
- Partner with design, delivery and finance teams to resolve issues
- Prepare commercial reporting and forecasts for project governance
Required Skills and Competencies
What capability and experience will you need to have:
- Proven experience in contract administration on major projects
- Experience managing claims, variations and subcontractor issues
- Sound understanding of alliance or joint venture models
- Strong negotiation, risk management and stakeholder engagement
- Tertiary qualification in construction, law or quantity surveying
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
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ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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