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About the Role
We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Sydney team, supporting the delivery of landmark projects valued between $200 million and $250 million. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in high-profile developments and contribute to Hickory's continued growth in Sydney.
Responsibilities
- Guide the project team on key commercial and contractual obligations, risks, and strategies.
- Establish and manage effective head contract controls including variation and EoT registers.
- Prepare and submit head contract payment claims and negotiate notifications and claims.
- Advise the Project Manager and team on contractual issues, drafting required correspondence.
- Liaise with the Commercial Manager and Legal Team to ensure compliance with contract securities and insurance requirements.
- Develop and implement project procurement strategies in line with business objectives.
- Draft subcontract, supply, and consultancy agreements, ensuring clear and compliant documentation.
- Lead the procurement process including tendering, analysis, and recommendations.
- Manage subcontractor payments, variations, claims, and disputes in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Finalise subcontract agreements, including deeds of release, and maintain effective subcontractor management processes.
- Lead the development and ongoing review of project risk and opportunity registers.
- Implement mitigation strategies to manage commercial and financial risks.
- Prepare and manage project cost forecasts, trade cost reporting, and cashflows.
- Monitor construction costs, progress, and productivity, ensuring alignment with forecasts.
- Collate, analyse, and present financial reports including variance and trend analysis.
- Actively participate in project reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure subcontractor and consultant compliance with insurance requirements.
- Prepare and manage insurance claims, ensuring accurate records and timely resolution.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to direct reports and project team members.
- Foster a culture of commercial and contractual excellence within the project team.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the commercial construction industry.
- Experience in large-scale construction projects.
- Experience in successfully negotiating complex contracts with a variety of stakeholders, including trade contractors, suppliers and clients.
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Target a 5-day work week.
- Novated Leases
- Family-Friendly Policies: Paid parental leave.
- Employee Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- H-Perks Employee Rewards: Exclusive discounts, cashback and everyday savings.
- Expert In-House Team: Collaborate with our dedicated structures and facades team.
About the Company
- At Hickory, we don't believe in standing still, for over three decades we have continually invested in researching and developing systems and products to improve the way we build.
- Our philosophy is 'Made for Life'- it's a commitment we honour, each day.
- Everything we do and everything we build is ‘Made for Life.'
- Whether it's refining our patented, prefabricated building products, developing more efficient and sustainable construction practices, or bringing expertise inhouse to supply critical components, we always believe there is a better way.
- As a result, Hickory has become one of the most dynamic construction and property companies in Australia.