Contracts Manager

**An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Programme, which is a $34 Billion Infrastructure upgrade project**:

- ** Multiple roles available in Chatswood, Homebush and Redfern with a generous salary package + benefits on offer**:

- ** Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future**

Everyday Sydney Water is providing world-class water and wastewater services to the over 5 million people who call Greater Sydney home. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future. At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our environment, our customers, and our employees. We are looking for the best-in-class **Contracts Managers**ideally with backgrounds in **Water Infrastructure Projects other infrastructure and/or** **Construction Projects**. We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 billion dollar investment program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources.

**About us**

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

**About the role**

Sydney Water’s infrastructure delivery requirements are expanding to meet the needs of the Greater Sydney Region. These large-scale, complex programs require exceptional people to help ensure the successful delivery of a significant, high-profile capital works program.

You will:

- Lead development and management of commercial agreement for Program Delivery that balance a range of objectives, namely value for money, on time delivery, risk management, sound process and efficiency
- Manage the contract management requirement of the project and be the lead for commercial matters, acting as a single point of contact for all commercial matters in procurement and contract requirements within the nominated Program Delivery team
- Manage key stakeholder relationships within nominated portfolio of Program Delivery
- Assist with drafting, finalise, and seek approval on Contract Management Plans including meeting cadence and detail,
- Manage activities in Contract variations, administration, and dispute management
- Manage monthly reporting for allocated Projects
- Identify, record and escalate contract risks and issues in the Risk Register

**About you**

Coming from a demonstrated background in contract and commercial management in high-value high-risk construction and infrastructure projects you have a strong understanding of Construction Law and prior experience managing high-performing teams. You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills with both internal and external suppliers, including an ability to influence key stakeholders.

**You must have**:

- A relevant degree qualification (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Law, Engineering, Business) or experience deemed equivalent
- Professional MRICs or equivalent qualification
- 10+ years’ contract and commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector
- Relevant work experience for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors in addition to client-side
- Strong communication skill with ability to convene complex commercial matters through reports and presentations

**Why our team like working at Sydney Water**:

- Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding
- Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates)
- Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
- Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

**Dive into Our Great Benefits**
- ** Competitive Remuneration**: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- ** Hybrid Work Environment**: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
- ** Continuous Professional Growth**: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
- ** 24/7 Wellbeing Support**: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
- ** Subsidised Private Health Insurance**: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- ** Family First**: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental