Commercial Manager

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salary

Annual bonus

Flexible work from home

Study assistance

Parental leave 16 wks

Purchased leave 2 wks

AI capability access

Phone choice

Employee discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd in Adelaide seeks a Commercial Manager to lead a national Contract Advisory team. You will coach 11 Contract Advisors, balance workloads, and provide commercial guidance to Project Managers across Australia.

You will influence negotiation strategies, contract hygiene, and governance while driving improvements and building strong stakeholder relationships. Travel interstate is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial, contracts or professional services teams.
• Ability to develop people and build a positive team culture.
• Strong prioritisation and resource-management across multiple projects.
• Sound construction-sector commercial, contract administration or legal knowledge.
• Willingness to travel interstate several times a year.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a national team of Contract Advisors and Senior Contract Advisors.
• Balance team workloads and resources across multiple projects.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations, subcontract administration and procurement activities.
• Oversee contract hygiene, including notices, claims, variations and compliance.
• Drive improvements to commercial processes, systems, templates and governance frameworks.
• Build strong relationships across project delivery, legal and operational teams.
• Support dispute management, insurance matters and contract risk mitigation initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Resource planning

Contract administration

Risk awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• Based in our Adelaide office, also open to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
• Lead, develop and support a national team of 11 experienced contract professionals

Who is CPP?

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid.

As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #192 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.

Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 800 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

The opportunity

CPP is looking for a true people leader to guide and develop our national Contract Advisory team as the business continues to grow.

The Commercial Manager role is first and foremost about leadership. We are not necessarily looking for the person with the deepest technical knowledge or the longest list of commercial credentials. We need someone who can create clarity, build trust, set expectations and bring out the best in an experienced team.

You’ll lead 11 Contract Advisors located across Australia, with further team growth expected. Your focus will include coaching and development, workload and resource allocation, team wellbeing, stakeholder relationships and the continued improvement of commercial processes and ways of working.

You’ll also play an important role in helping CPP protect its commercial position across a varied portfolio of construction and energy infrastructure projects.For someone who enjoys leading people, influencing business outcomes and shaping a growing function, this role offers significant visibility and impact across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a national team of Contract Advisors and Senior Contract Advisors.
• Balance team workloads and resources across multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to Project Managers and operational stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiations, subcontract administration and procurement activities.
• Oversee contract hygiene, including notices, claims, variations and commercial compliance.
• Drive improvements to commercial processes, systems, templates and governance frameworks.
• Build strong relationships across project delivery, legal and operational teams.
• Support dispute management, insurance matters and contract risk mitigation initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience leading sizeable commercial, contracts or professional services teams.
• Evidence of developing people, setting expectations and building a positive team culture.
• Strong prioritisation and resource-management capability across multiple projects or competing business demands.
• Sound construction-sector commercial, contract administration or legal knowledge
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders when required.
• A leadership style that combines empathy, humility and approachability with accountability and decisive decision-making
• A proactive approach to drive improvements to commercial processes, systems,and governance frameworks
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel interstate several times a year

Experience in energy infrastructure, high-voltage construction or renewable grid connections would be valuable, but it is not essential. We are open to strong leaders from the broader construction, engineering, infrastructure, legal or commercial sectors.

Be rewarded at CPP.

At CPP, we value our people above all else. We’re dedicated to investing in and developing your talent to help you reach your full potential. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects and access the latest technologies. We foster a culture of innovation and welcome fresh ideas – if you're ready to challenge the status quo, we want you to be part of our team.

Benefits include:

• Above-market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• We offer flexible working options, with the ability to work from home
• Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow within
• 16weeks paid primary parental leave and 6weeks paid secondary parental leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• We actively invest in AI capability, providing access to premium AI subscriptions to help you work smarter, solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.