Senior Contract Manager

Transgrid is transforming Australia's high-voltage transmission network to power the energy transition. Our Delivery division is executing a multi-billion dollar capital program spanning transmission lines, substations, renewable energy zones and interconnectors across NSW and the ACT. These are complex, long-duration infrastructure projects that demand commercially sharp, delivery-focused leadership.

We're looking for a Senior Contract Manager with deep experience across the full project delivery lifecycle - from upstream strategy through to downstream execution and close-out. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive commercial outcomes on projects valued between $500 million and $1 billion+.

What You'll Do

Upstream - Strategy, Procurement & Commercial Structuring

• Lead the development of procurement and delivery strategies, commercial frameworks and contract models for major infrastructure projects.
• Shape KPI structures, incentive/penalty mechanisms and risk-sharing arrangements that drive performance and protect Transgrid's commercial position.
• Partner with the Procurement team to develop, negotiate and execute contracts with delivery partners, EPC contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Ensure regulatory requirements and industry-specific challenges are understood and embedded into commercial strategies from the outset.

Downstream - Contract Execution, Performance & Close-Out

• Manage contractual obligations across the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery partners meet performance, program and financial targets.
• Work closely with Project Controls to monitor cost, schedule and performance, compiling dashboards and KPI reporting for executive and SteerCo visibility.
• Oversee project legal functions, ensuring contracts remain commercially and legally aligned, and resolve disputes and claims in collaboration with the legal team.
• Prepare and deliver monthly project status reports and commercial performance updates to the Project Director, Commercial Director and Executive Committee.
• Manage and control project budgets within approved guidelines, ensuring commercial responsiveness across all delivery activities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a team of Contract Managers and Contract Administrators.
• Build commercial capability across the wider project team through coaching, mentoring and the development of training programs.
• Drive a high-performance, continuous improvement culture within the commercial function.

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Law, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven track record leading commercial and contract management on infrastructure projects or programs valued at $500M+ - ideally across energy, transmission, renewables, transport or heavy civil sectors.
• Demonstrated experience across both upstream (procurement strategy, contract development, negotiation) and downstream (contract administration, claims, variations, close-out) phases of project delivery.
• Experience working in regional and remote project environments.
• Strong capability managing EPC, alliance, design-and-construct or other complex delivery models.
• Proven leadership in managing Financial, Procurement and Contract Management teams.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving ability with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil complex commercial issues into clear executive-level messaging.

Why Transgrid?

Transgrid owns and operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users. We're delivering one of Australia's largest energy infrastructure investment programs - building the transmission backbone for the country's transition to renewable energy.

• High-impact commercial leadership on nationally significant projects ($500M-$1B+).
• A seat at the table - direct reporting to the Commercial Director with executive visibility.
• The opportunity to shape commercial strategy across the full delivery lifecycle.
• A values-driven culture built on Safety, Achievement, Integrity and Service.
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine investment in your career growth.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.