Senior Procurement Contract Specialist

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Contracts Specialist to provide contract administration and commercial support for major capital projects while maintaining direct responsibility for the management and administration of complex contract packages.

This role is accountable for contract strategy, commercial risk management, change management, claims administration, contract execution, and closeout 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 Senior Procurement Contracts Specialist provides contractual and commercial expertise, ensures compliance with contractual obligations, and supports successful project outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Contract Package Management

• Independently manage and administer construction and services contracts from award through commercial closeout.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain contract administration plans, logs, and reporting tools to support effective contract execution.

Proposal & Contract Review

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

Negotiation & Commercial Execution

• 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, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations for assigned contract packages.
• Support commercial decision-making by providing analysis and recommendations on contractual and commercial matters.

Contractor & Performance Management

• 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.
• Identify and escalate commercial issues, risks, and opportunities as appropriate.

Change, Claims & Closeout

• Manage contract changes, variations, and amendments, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and traceability.
• Support claims preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement activities.
• Participate in contract termination activities when required and complete commercial closeout, including final accounts and back-charges.
• Maintain comprehensive records to support dispute resolution, audit requirements, and contract closeout activities.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface directly with clients to obtain commercial approvals and resolve contractual matters in accordance with established governance and delegation of authority.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, project controls, procurement, and regulatory teams to ensure contractual alignment with scope changes, field conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project teams by providing contractual interpretation, commercial guidance, and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on contract status, risks, obligations, and commercial performance.

Qualifications - Internal

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Strong understanding of commercial risk management, contract formation, change management, claims, disputes, and contract closeout processes.

• Demonstrated experience implementing and enhancing contract management systems, reporting tools, commercial controls, and governance processes.

• Strong knowledge of EPCM and EPC contracting strategies, commercial frameworks, and project execution models.

• Advanced understanding of prime contract obligations, flow-down requirements, and commercial risk allocation.

• Ability to provide strategic commercial advice and influence project stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in contract administration and contract management on major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects within energy, carbon capture, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Significant experience within both EPCM and EPC direct-hire execution environments.
• Extensive experience administering prime contracts, construction contracts, professional services agreements, and other complex commercial arrangements.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary execution teams including:
  • General Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
  • Structural

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.