Contracts Manager - Newcastle / Hunter New England
As our business continues to grow across the Hunter region, we’re seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and contractual delivery of complex building projects.
About Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC)
RCC is a proudly family-owned builder committed to building buildings we can be proud of and to being the builder of choice for clients and the employer of choice for people.
Why Join RCC
* High-Impact Regional Projects – lead the commercial delivery of Education, Health, Community and Social Infrastructure projects that make a real difference across the Hunter.
* Senior Influence & Autonomy – play a key leadership role with genuine influence over commercial strategy, risk management and project success.
* Family‑Owned Culture – join a business that values respect, integrity, collaboration and long‑term careers.
* Strong Pipeline & Stability – be part of a well‑established regional team with a strong forward workload and long‑term career opportunities.
The Opportunity
As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end commercial and contractual management of projects, including head contract and subcontract administration, financial performance, risk mitigation and team leadership. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects achieve or exceed time, cost, quality and safety objectives while maintaining RCC’s strong client‑first reputation.
Key Responsibilities
* Head Contract Management: Administer all aspects of the head contract, including progress claims, variations, extension of time, notices, risk and opportunity management.
* Subcontract Management: Oversee subcontract procurement, contract execution, claims assessment and compliance with security of payment legislation.
* Financial Management: Maintain overall cost responsibility, cash flow forecasting, value engineering initiatives and monthly cost reporting.
* Risk & Compliance: Identify contractual and commercial risks, ensuring compliance with contract law, legislation and RCC systems.
* Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor and manage contract administrators, supporting capability development and high performance.
* Stakeholder Management: Maintain transparent, collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
* Project Governance: Contribute to PCG meetings, reporting, project close‑out and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
* Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Construction or trade‑based qualification
* Extensive experience (ideally 10‑15+ years) managing major building contracts at head and subcontract level
* Strong knowledge of contract law, security of payment legislation and construction‑specific regulations
* Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams across complex projects
* Exceptional negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
* A solutions‑focused, collaborative approach aligned with RCC’s values and culture
Ready to Lead Commercial Delivery in the Hunter?
If you’re a senior Contracts Manager looking to work on significant regional projects with a business that values integrity, leadership and long‑term success, we’d love to hear from you.
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