Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with head contract conditions and incorporate requirements into subcontract agreements and project delivery processes
• Support the preparation and negotiation of progress claims, variation claims, and extension of time submissions
• Evaluate and manage delay notices including weather, industrial, and design impacts affecting cost and program
• Review and administer subcontract agreements, including scope development and risk allocation
• Process subcontractor payments and ensure compliance with Security of Payments legislation
• Maintain close liaison with project delivery teams to support commercial decision-making, forecasting, and cost control

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, construction management, engineering, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in commercial and contracts management within a principal contractor or major civil infrastructure environment
• Strong understanding of head contract administration, subcontract management, and risk allocation
• Proven experience managing claims, variations, extensions of time, and commercial reporting
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Sound understanding of Security of Payments legislation and industry-standard contract frameworks
• Current Driver’s Licence and ability to drive on active construction sites

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with regular market reviews and generous bonus programs
• Employee share program and workplace banking benefits
• Purchased leave options for increased flexibility
• Leadership development programs and employee recognition awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including professional counselling services

About the Company

Seymour Whyte is a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. We offer the agility of a Tier 2 firm with the expertise and resources of VINCI, one of the largest, world-class construction companies globally. We are a progressive civil engineering firm dedicated to empowering our people to build the future.