Contracts Manager - Infrastructure Delivery

• An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Programme, which is a $34 Billion Infrastructure upgrade project
• Generous salary package + benefits on offer
• Contracts Manager role based at Sydney Olympic Park

Why you can stop your search:

Everyday Sydney Water is providing world-class water and wastewater services to the over 5 million people who call Greater Sydney home. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future. At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our environment, our customers, and our employees.

Sydney Water is seeking a Contracts Manager ideally with background in Water Infrastructure or Economic infrastructure. We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 billion dollar investment program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources.

About the Contracts Manager role:

You will:

Be responsible for the provision of commercial oversight, strategic advice and to deliver commercial services to the Program Delivery portfolio, to drive commercial performance and decision making and value-for-money across the Sydney Water Infrastructure Investment Program. This role will lead a specialised team of Senior Contract Administrators and Contract Administrators and will manage commercial contracts up to $1 billion in value over the period.

• Lead development and management of commercial agreement for Program Delivery that balance a range of objectives, namely value for money, on time delivery, risk management, sound process and efficiency
• Manage the contract management requirement of the project and be the lead for commercial matters, acting as a single point of contact for all commercial matters in procurement and contract requirements within the nominated Program Delivery team
• Manage key stakeholder relationships within nominated portfolio of Program Delivery   
• Assist with drafting, finalise, and seek approval on Contract Management Plans including meeting cadence and detail, 
• Manage activities in Contract variations, administration, and dispute management
• Manage monthly reporting for allocated Projects
• Identify, record and escalate contract risks and issues in the Risk Register

You must have:

• 8+ years’ contract and commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sectors, such as civil, rail, mining, oil and gas
• Relevant work experience for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors in addition to client side
• Experience managing commercial contracts from $300M to $1 Billion
• Strong understanding of construction transaction and delivery models
• Demonstrated experience in partnering with the business in effective contract and commercial management strategies
• Ability to partner closely with the business while maintaining a degree of functional independence
• Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business and engineering
• Experience in commercial management in design and construction and/or maintenance delivery within the infrastructure/utilities sectors
• NEC4 experience is preferable

We are looking for individuals coming from a demonstrated background in contract and commercial management in high-value high-risk construction and infrastructure projects you have a strong understanding of Construction Law and prior experience managing high-performing teams. You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills with both internal and external suppliers, including an ability to influence key stakeholders.

Essential Requirements: 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.

Closing Date: Friday 8^th May 2026.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact priscilla.dahdah@sydneywater.com.au for any further information. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

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