Commercial Lead/Commercial Manager

Quickway Constructions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Quickway is seeking a Commercial Lead/Commercial Manager to steer the commercial function across major civil infrastructure projects. Based in NSW, you will collaborate with Project Managers, delivery teams and clients to drive performance, manage risk and protect commercial outcomes.

You will lead negotiations on subcontract agreements, monitor budgets, and guide procurement through to project completion, ensuring contractual obligations are met and value is delivered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate legal qualifications highly regarded.
• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or Senior Contracts role within the civil infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated experience administering complex construction contracts, including NEC4 & GC21 contracts.
• Exceptional commercial and contractual acumen with a strong understanding of risk allocation and contract management principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of major civil infrastructure projects.
• Preparing, negotiating and administering subcontract agreements and commercial packages.
• Managing variations, extension of time (EOT) claims, contractual correspondence and dispute resolution.
• Monitoring project budgets, forecasting, cash flow and cost control activities.
• Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Providing commercial guidance and support to project delivery teams.
• Managing subcontractor performance, compliance and commercial outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Preparing commercial reports and project performance updates for senior management.
• Ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed throughout project delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelors in Quantity Surveying/Construction Mgmt/Engineering/Law

Postgraduate legal qualifications

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

At the heart of our business are our greatest assets, our people, our culture and our core values of honesty, openness and fairness.

At Quickway, we are committed to nurturing talent and developing people. As we grow, we ensure that our people and their skills grow with us. Working with us, there are often opportunities to learn and build on your experience and we actively encourage professional development. We believe in building our people so that they can build Australia's future.

We partner with our clients and teams to deliver without compromising on our core values. We recognise and reward the efforts and achievements of our people.

Working as a Commercial Lead / Commercial Manager at Quickway is Exciting

Quickway has been delivering major infrastructure projects across New South Wales for more than 19 years. We specialise in Roads & Bridges, Concrete Structures, Tunnels, Rail, Communications, Electrical, Water and Traffic Management.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead / Commercial Manager to join our team. This role will initially be based at our Silverwater Head Office before transitioning to a project-based position as required.

As a key member of our project delivery team, you will provide commercial leadership across major civil infrastructure projects, ensuring strong commercial outcomes while managing risk, contractual obligations and stakeholder relationships.

About the Role

As the Commercial Lead / Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for leading the commercial function across the project lifecycle, from procurement and contract administration through to project completion.

Working closely with Project Managers, delivery teams, subcontractors and clients, you will provide strategic commercial support while driving project performance and protecting the commercial interests of the business.

You will act as the key commercial interface between Quickway, our clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners, leading complex commercial negotiations, managing contractual risk and driving successful outcomes across all phases of project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the commercial management of major civil infrastructure projects.

Preparing, negotiating and administering subcontract agreements and commercial packages.

Managing variations, extension of time (EOT) claims, contractual correspondence and dispute resolution.

Monitoring project budgets, forecasting, cash flow and cost control activities.

Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Providing commercial guidance and support to project delivery teams.

Managing subcontractor performance, compliance and commercial outcomes.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Preparing commercial reports and project performance updates for senior management.

Ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed throughout project delivery.

What You Will Bring

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.

Postgraduate legal qualifications highly regarded.

Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or Senior Contracts role within the civil infrastructure sector.

Demonstrated experience administering complex construction contracts, including NEC4 & GC21 contracts.

Exceptional commercial and contractual acumen with a strong understanding of risk allocation and contract management principles.

Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with proven experience negotiating and achieving commercial outcomes both upstream with clients and principals, and downstream with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.

Demonstrated experience managing complex variations, EOT claims, contractual disputes and commercial negotiations.

Strong understanding of commercial governance, contract administration and project risk management.

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across all levels of a project.

Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial reporting.

Ability to read and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications and scope documents.

Proficiency in construction management and ERP systems, preferably Jobpac, together with advanced Microsoft Office skills.

A positive and proactive approach to safety and the ability to lead and influence a strong safety culture.

What We Offer

Opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across New South Wales.

Exposure to diverse and challenging civil construction projects.

Collaborative and high-performing project teams.

Long-term career development opportunities within a growing infrastructure contractor.

Competitive remuneration package.

A culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork and professional growth.

Genuine opportunity to influence project outcomes and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a dynamic project environment and enjoys negotiating, influencing and driving successful commercial outcomes.