Manager II, Procurement Contracts

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the contract administration function for major capital projects while maintaining direct responsibility for the management and administration of complex contract packages.

As a working leader
, this position combines hands-on contract management with leadership and oversight of Home Office and Site Contract Administrators. The role is accountable for contract strategy, commercial risk management, change management, claims administration, contract execution, and close-out across a portfolio of engineering, procurement, construction, and professional services agreements.

Working closely with project management, engineering, construction, supply chain, legal, regulatory, and client teams, the Contracts Manager provides commercial leadership, governance, mentorship, and contractual guidance while ensuring successful project outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

The role supports projects executed under both EPCM and EPC direct-hire delivery models
, including administration of prime contracts
, major construction contracts, and professional services agreements. Experience supporting carbon capture, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and energy projects is considered an asset.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Home Office and Site Contract Administrators.
• Provide functional direction and oversight for contract administration activities across assigned projects.
• Establish and maintain contract administration standards, procedures, tools, and commercial governance frameworks.
• Support onboarding, performance management, and professional development of contract administration personnel.
• Foster collaboration and consistency across project, office, and site-based commercial teams.

• Independently manage and administer construction and services contracts from award through commercial close-out.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant contract administration in accordance with contractual terms, company policies, project governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete, auditable contract records, including correspondence, progress meeting minutes, change documentation, and performance tracking.

• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and contract documents to identify commercial risk, non-standard terms, and deviations from company policy or regulatory obligations.
• Support development and execution of contract strategies and contracting plans for scopes, including spreads, construction packages, and specialty services.
• Provide commercial and contractual input during tendering, evaluation, and execution phases.

• Lead or support negotiations related to assigned contracts, including clarifications, amendments, variations, claims, and disputes within delegated authority.
• Prepare commercial evaluations, bid analyses, contract award recommendations, and approval documentation.
• Participate in contractor interviews, negotiations, and award recommendations for assigned packages.

• Administer contracts during execution, including correspondence, progress meetings, change management, and performance measurement.
• Monitor contractor compliance with commercial terms related to scope, pricing, schedule, productivity, and risk allocation.
• Review and approve contractor progress claims and invoices in accordance with contract provisions and project controls requirements.

• Manage contract changes,…