This Contract Manager role is key to the successful delivery of our Crowne Plaza, Maroochydore project. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused professional to take ownership of contract administration, procurement and commercial management, ensuring the project is delivered efficiently, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Working closely with the Project Manager and broader project team, you will oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, cost reporting, variations, progress claims and financial forecasting. You will take a proactive approach to identifying and managing commercial risks, resolving contractual matters and ensuring strong financial and contractual controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial and contractual aspects of a high-profile hotel project, working within an experienced and well-resourced team while contributing to the successful delivery of the Crowne Plaza.

To be Successful in the Role, you will have

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Administrator or Contract Manager on medium to large-scale commercial, hotel, residential or mixed-use construction projects.
• Strong experience in subcontractor procurement, tender assessment, negotiation and contract letting, ensuring competitive and commercially sound outcomes.
• A thorough understanding of construction contracts, contractual obligations and commercial risk management, including experience with Australian Standard contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, cost reporting, cash flow forecasting and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong experience assessing and managing variations, progress claims, extensions of time and subcontractor claims.
• The ability to identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues proactively, protecting project margins and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Experience preparing and maintaining accurate contract documentation, procurement schedules, cost reports and commercial records, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Procore, Jobpac, Cheops or similar construction and financial management platforms.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a strong sense of commercial ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for construction and delivering successful commercial outcomes on high-quality, complex projects.
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