MARS Recruitment is partnering with a leading organisation within the resources sector to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity to extend.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established projects team, providing commercial leadership and contract management expertise across major capital projects.
Reporting into the project leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing contracting and procurement activities across major projects, ensuring effective commercial management, governance and delivery outcomes.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience across the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and contract formation through to post-award management, claims, variations and close-out.
Lead contracting and procurement activities across major capital projects
Develop and implement project-specific contracting and procurement strategies
Oversee tendering, evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract awards
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including variations, claims, disputes and close-out
Provide commercial advice to project leadership on contractual risks and opportunities
Oversee contractor and supplier performance, ensuring contractual obligations are met
Manage commercial governance, compliance, reporting and contract administration processes
Work across a range of project delivery models, including EPC, EPCM and construction contracts
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, commercial improvements and process efficiencies
Build strong relationships with project managers, engineering teams, contractors and other key stakeholders
Provide guidance, mentoring and support to contracts and procurement team members
To be successful, you will ideally have:
Extensive experience in a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Specialist or Commercial Contracts leadership role
Strong background within mining, resources, energy, construction or major infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience managing high-value project and construction contracts
Excellent knowledge of pre-award and post-award contract management
Sound understanding of EPC, EPCM and other major project delivery models
Previous experience mentoring or leading contracts professionals
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, please click APPLY and submit your CV.
For a confidential discussion, please contact claudia.jordan@marsrecruitment.com.au
