Commercial Contracts Manager
1 week ago
Confluence Water, a Downer, Ventia and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three regional consortia delivering design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services for Sydney Water. As the North Delivery team, we stretch from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River, including the Hills Shire. Confluence Water is Sydney Water's partner responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works as part of a 10-year program.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Manager, a leadership role that blends subcontractor management, risk management, Head Contract management and engagement with Sydney Water peers to achieve business goals and foster strong, positive relationships.
If you thrive on challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you
This is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days in the office/Onsite), and you will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for reviewing the contractual terms of Sydney Water RFQs issued under the Head Contract, as well as managing the Work Orders released under the Head Contract and the subcontracts issued in response to these Work Orders, to ensure that Confluence Water meets its commercial objectives, manages risk effectively, and maintains contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Procurement in effectively planning and managing tender packages being issued to market and the assessment of tender responses and execution of subcontracts and work packages.
- Manage the subcontracts issued in response to the Work Orders released under the Head Contract to ensure the subcontractors are contractually compliant.
- Assist Project Teams with implementation of the project procurement strategy and the awarding of work to its subcontractors and suppliers.
- Manage all subcontract and Head Contract payment claims and payment schedules in accordance with the Security of Payments Act.
- Manage all Head Contract Work Order and subcontract variations and EOTs to a conclusion.
- Understand and manage Confluence Water's obligations and entitlements under the Head Contract.
- Provide commercial leadership and advice on disputes and other various contractual matters.
- Train Project Team members on their responsibilities and obligations under the Head Contract and subcontracts, including variation control, approvals and delay claims management.
- Improve practices and processes continuously through innovative ideas.
- Develop strong relationships with Sydney Water peers and the Confluence Water Procurement and Project Teams.
What You Will Bring
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Confidence and flexibility to work under pressure and ability to work as a team member or independently.
- Display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Tertiary qualification in Construction and or Business or related field.
- A high performing mindset with a focus on quality execution.
- Extensive contract management experience within a commercial organisation.
- A general understanding of construction works.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
- Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
- Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
- Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
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