Contract Manager - Industrial & Science

Job Description

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Review, administer, and manage construction contracts, subcontracts, and related project documentation.
• Monitor contractual compliance and provide guidance on contractual obligations, rights, risks, and entitlements.
• Ensure project teams adhere to contract conditions, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Maintain contract registers, records, correspondence, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Claims, Variations & Dispute Management

• Manage variation orders, change management processes, and contractual claims.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project exposure.

Commercial Management

• Collaborate with project and commercial teams to ensure timely payment certifications, valuations, and invoicing.
• Support cost control initiatives and monitor commercial performance to protect project profitability.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to support project delivery and informed decision-making.
• Assist in forecasting, reporting, and managing project commercial outcomes.

Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Management

• Support contract negotiations with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Act as a key point of contact for contractual matters across project stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions and negotiations to achieve commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Provide clear contractual guidance to project teams and management.

Risk Management & Governance

• Conduct contract reviews and risk assessments to identify potential commercial and contractual issues.
• Recommend strategies to manage contractual risks and improve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, quantity surveying, or construction project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts such as PAM, FIDIC, PWD, NEC, or other industry-recognized forms of contract.
• Demonstrated experience managing:
  • Variations and change orders
  • Extension of Time (EOT) claims
  • Payment certifications
  • Contract negotiations
  • Contractual claims and dispute resolution
• Excellent understanding of contract administration, risk assessment, and commercial management practices.
• Experience working on building, infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale construction projects is highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with commercial management systems, ERP platforms, or project controls software is an added advantage.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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