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Contracts Manager


Company : Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2025-06-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWe are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our growing business. This position will require you to oversee the negotiation, establishment and management of multiple contracts related to the Company''s projects. This is a corporate position reporting directly to the Managing Director and working at our head office, located in Applecross.Our Benefits on Offer:Attractive base remuneration with fortnightly payAttractive annual profit share schemeSalary sacrifice opportunitiesYour Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities: As part of the Senior Management Team you will make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of strategies that shape the performance of the business. You will be responsible for;The identification, documentation and mitigation of contractual and commercial risks on projects,The development and documentation of our pre-contract contractual and commercial position for submission with our tenders,Negotiation and documentation of contract terms both upstream and downstream,Active participation in the review of tenders before submission,Maintenance and improvement of contract management systems and training of employees in their implementationMentoring and at times directly assisting contract administrators and advising project managers on projects regarding contractual and commercial matters with regard to both cost and time,Direct involvement in resolving large and complex contractual and commercial matters on projects, when they arise and knowing when to engage external legal and expert representation,Active participation in monthly project reviews from a contractual and commercial perspective, andContributing to the overall management of the business as part of the senior management team.About you:Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and the confidence to use apply it with pragmatism.A strong desire to use your skills and experience to make a positive difference.Knowledge, desire and ability to mentor contract administration professionals at all levels.Tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, or something similar.10 years of relevant experience in Construction, preferably in the Mining Industry.Excellence in written contractual correspondence, verbal communication and negotiation at both a project and executive level.Familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and PrimaveraFamiliarity with the use of Aconex or similar would be an advantage.High level of competency with MS Office software especially ExcelKerman Contracting Pty Ltd (Kerman) is a successful West Australian company specialising in designing and constructing major industrial projects associated with Australia''s Mining and Agriculture sectors.We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture.Why choose Kerman for your next career step:We are a stable, privately owned Perth-based business with diverse and engaging projects to enhance your skills and experience in a positive working environment.You are valued as an individual in an environment that does not allow for politics or toxicity on our sites or our Head Office in Applecross, Perth.Work in an environment led by skilled, responsive, respectful, and supportive managers and be valued for your opinions and capabilities.If you are interested in the position at Kermans and believe your skills, personality, team-focused mentality, and experience align with the requirements mentioned, we encourage you to submit your application today.If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact hr@kerman.com.au .How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Established in 1981, Kerman is a privately owned business specializing in the design and construction of bulk storage / materials handling facilities, mine site infrastructure, industrial facilities and the SMP erection of processing plants throughout Australia.We value our employees and recognize our people are our strength. Kerman has an enviable workplace culture fostering a great working relationship. We do this by encouraging and empowering our people to work within the ambit of their authority with an open door policy to access managements support. Our strong culture is supported by their core values of Safety, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Passion and Excellence.Established in 1981, Kerman is a privately owned business specializing in the design and construction of bulk storage / materials handling facilities, mine site infrastructure, industrial facilities and the SMP erection of processing plants throughout Australia.We value our employees and recognize our people are our strength. Kerman has an enviable workplace culture fostering a great working relationship. We do this by encouraging and empowering our people to work within the ambit of their authority with an open door policy to access managements support. Our strong culture is supported by their core values of Safety, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Passion and Excellence.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr