Senior Subcontracts Specialist

About the role

KBR's Infrastructure Solutions Australia business is growing, especially across its Defence and critical infrastructure portfolio, and is seeking an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to support major projects and proposals. The role manages complex subcontract relationships, mitigates commercial risk and ensures project outcomes through effective subcontract strategies and governance. It can be based from either the Adelaide or Melbourne office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead subcontract activities across the full lifecycle, from market engagement, prequalification and tendering to negotiation, award, administration and close-out.
• Develop subcontracting strategies aligned with project objectives and risk appetite, and mitigate commercial, contractual and delivery risks.
• Evaluate proposals, conduct cost and price analysis, and document the basis of award.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer complex subcontract agreements with appropriate commercial and contractual protections.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, compliance, deliverables and commercial obligations.
• Manage subcontract variations, claims and extensions of time, and support dispute resolution with Legal.
• Work with project managers, commercial teams, procurement specialists, legal and technical stakeholders to keep subcontracts aligned with scope, schedule and budget.
• Incorporate head contract flow-down obligations, customer requirements and company governance into subcontract arrangements.
• Advise project leadership on subcontract performance and risk, and keep audit-ready records in company systems.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Law, Procurement, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
• Extensive subcontract management experience across the full lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, award, administration, performance management and close-out.
• Experience supporting major Defence programs, government projects or other highly regulated environments; experience with major Defence and/or infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Professional accreditation such as CIPS, WorldCC or equivalent is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Negotiating, drafting, interpreting and administering complex subcontract agreements.
• Understanding of contractual compliance, governance frameworks, risk management and flow-down requirements.
• Building relationships with project teams, subcontractors, technical specialists and client representatives.
• Analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to give clear commercial recommendations.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Collaborative team environment and meaningful projects contributing to Australia's Defence and infrastructure objectives.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.