Commercial Manager
Core
Lead commercial governance, procurement, contract administration, and financial risk management for a major infrastructure construction project.
Role type
Senior IC commercial manager (construction/alliance)
Builds
Infrastructure projects (freeways, roads, bridges, rail, tunnels)
Domain
Construction / Infrastructure
Required skills
contract administration, procurement strategy, change control, risk management, financial forecasting, stakeholder negotiation, insurance management, cost reduction, value engineering, supply chain optimization
Preferred skills
experience in large complex contract-driven environments, tertiary qualification in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Law/Business
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead commercial governance processes including contract and subcontract administration, change control, risk management, and insurance oversight; Develop and implement procurement strategies to deliver best value and optimize costs; Negotiate and administer contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers; Oversee head contract administration including notices, obligations, and variations; Drive effective change management processes to control scope variations and minimize commercial risks; Prepare and oversee monthly progress claims, forecasts, and commercial reporting; Partner with Project Managers to review project performance, profitability, and cash flow; Provide strategic commercial advice to leadership on risk exposure and contractual matters; Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC