About Stanmore Resources
Stanmore Resources is an Australian resources company with world-class operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat basins. Our high-quality mining practices and strong safety and health culture drives our focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Creating value for our stakeholders through sustainable development, we have a strong track record of performance in developing, operating and rehabilitating coal resources to produce predominantly export metallurgical coal for steel making. Come and be part of our strong and thriving team.
About the Role
Stanmore Resources is seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager – Capital Projects to join our business in a full-time capacity, commencing immediately.
Reporting directly to the Supply & Logistics Manager, this senior role is responsible for the end-to-end commercial and contract management of our capital projects portfolio. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor, leading contract strategy, tendering, negotiation, execution and ongoing performance across complex brownfield projects.
This is a critical role driving commercial discipline, risk mitigation and value delivery across multiple high-value contracts in a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Award
- Develop and lead contracting and procurement strategies aligned to project objectives
- Manage end-to-end tendering processes, including scope development, market engagement and evaluation frameworks
- Lead commercial evaluations and governance approvals
- Negotiate high-value contracts across civil, SMP, engineering and services
Contract Award & Execution
- Oversee contract formation and execution to ensure fit-for-purpose commercial frameworks
- Structure contracts to appropriately allocate risk and drive contractor performance
Post-Award Contract Management
- Manage claims, contractor performance and contract administration activities
- Lead contract variations, disputes and change management processes
- Drive cost control and alignment with approved capital budgets
- Manage contract close-out, including final accounts and lessons learned
Commercial Advisory
- Provide strategic commercial advice across the full capital project lifecycle
- Support value engineering, cost optimisation and delivery outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement in contracting frameworks and processes
About You
Mandatory Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years’ contracts management experience (essential)
- Proven experience within capital projects and/or civil construction environments
- Demonstrated capability managing multiple high-value contracts across the full lifecycle (pre- and post-award)
Additional Experience & Qualifications
- Background in mining, heavy industry or infrastructure projects
- Strong experience across civil, SMP, engineering or equipment contracts
- Experience supporting governance and capital approval processes
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering or similar
Key Skills
- Advanced contract negotiation and commercial structuring capability
- Strong financial acumen and cost control experience
- Solid understanding of contract law and procurement frameworks
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Systems & Tools
- Advanced Excel capability
- SAP experience
- eSourcing platforms (Zycus preferred)
Why Join Stanmore Resources?
- Play a key role in delivering major capital projects
- Join a high-performing and growing resources company
- Collaborative, outcomes-driven culture
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
