Contracts Manager

Overview

Contracts Manager (Contracts Lead) is responsible for the end-to-end administration of all major project contracts, supporting one of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects currently under construction. This role reports directly to the Project Director and provides critical support to the JV management committee. You will work closely with senior project leadership, finance, engineering, procurement, and legal teams to ensure best-practice contract administration and compliance. Regular travel to the Wambo Wind Farm site is required, approximately once per month for 2–3 days.

Location: Brisbane or Sydney | Hybrid | Monthly Site Travel Required

Wambo Wind Farm is a flagship $1.5 billion renewable energy project in Queensland’s Western Downs region – approximately 15 km northeast of Jandowae, 74 km north of Dalby and 77 km west of Kingaroy. The project is developed as a 50:50 joint venture between Cubico Sustainable Investments and Stanwell Corporation Limited and is being delivered in two stages. Stage 1 commenced construction in 2023 and Stage 2 commenced construction in 2024. Once fully operational, Wambo will comprise 83 wind turbines delivering over 500 MW of clean energy, enough to power 312,000+ homes annually.

Key Responsibilities

- Contract & Commercial Management
- Administer all project contracts including EPC, OE, service agreements, landowner contracts, grid/TNSP agreements, offtake agreements and related approvals
- Manage upstream JV contracts and obligations, including preparation of minutes, correspondence and record-keeping
- Prepare and submit all contractual notices, claims, variations, and correspondence within required timeframes
- Maintain registers (contracts, insurances, securities/bonds, rights/obligations) and ensure compliance with renewal and reporting obligations
- Provide commercial advice and assessment of variations, EOTs and delay cost claims
- Support financial administration including payment certifications and insurance management
- Support asset management in the procurement, implementation and administration of all operational contracts
- Support development and pre-construction teams in the procurement activities for future renewable energy projects

- Governance & Risk
- Identify and track contractual risks, including estimating potential liquidated damages
- Support compliance with legal, regulatory, and Cubico internal policies including delegations of authority
- Coordinate and lead tender processes and review/negotiation of new contracts

- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Attend and contribute to commercial and project meetings (onsite and remotely)
- Support preparation of monthly project reports and presentations
- Collaborate across the project team to deliver contractual and commercial outcomes

- Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
- Promote and demonstrate personal commitment to SHE frameworks and risk minimization
- Actively contribute to a safe and compliant work environment

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge & Expertise:

- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Economics, Law, or Business
- Demonstrated experience in contracts administration in major construction projects (EPC/EPCM preferred) – civil, infrastructure, renewables or oil & gas
- Client-side experience (project owner or Tier 1/2 contractor) highly regarded
- High level of contractual awareness and ability to interpret commercial documents

Skills:

- Excellent written and verbal communication, including contractual letter writing
- Advanced MS Word and Excel skills
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Collaborative, proactive and meticulous approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- White Card (or ability to obtain) and willingness to travel to site monthly

Other:

- Availability to travel to construction site on a regular basis. Expectation is approximately once per month.
- Availability to participate in recurring project meetings in different time zones.

Preferred

- Experience in execution and administration of wind farm construction contracts
- Demonstrated success in working with international project teams in diverse and often complex working environments

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