Hybrid Contract Manager

at AGL

• Job title: Contract Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Contract Manager with extensive experience in construction and energy projects at AGL. Leading commercial outcomes and managing risks while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end contract and commercial leadership across major construction and energy projects.
• Managing and administering major contracts including EPC, O&M, split contracts and other delivery models.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities across the project lifecycle.
• Leading the resolution of escalated contractual issues and disputes.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of contracting strategies.
• Partnering closely with Portfolio Directors, Senior Project Managers, legal, technical and project delivery teams.
• Preparing and presenting contract status reports, KPIs, risks and contractor performance insights to senior leaders.
• Supporting sourcing activities, tender processes and contract finalisation during the construction phase.
• Promoting a strong safety culture for employees and contractors, aligned with AGL values.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Law or Quantity Surveying, with additional certifications highly regarded.
• Ideally 10 years’ experience in a similar contract or commercial management role.
• Demonstrated experience working on large‑scale, high‑value construction or energy infrastructure projects.
• Extensive end‑to‑end experience in contract strategy development, negotiation, formation and administration.
• Strong knowledge of construction and energy contracting models, including EPC and O&M arrangements.
• Proven capability managing claims, disputes and complex commercial negotiations.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to translate business objectives into effective contracting outcomes.
• Experience operating effectively in highly regulated, complex organisational environments.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.