Commercial Manager

KBR, Inc; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (including annual  

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted

Job summary

KBR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager to join our Australia Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) team. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the ADSS Commercial Function and project delivery teams through strategic commercial oversight and contractual management.

This senior role requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex, high-value contractual arrangements across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal or Finance.
• Experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience in leading commercial negotiations.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop negotiation strategies and review contracts to mitigate risks.
• Manage client concerns promptly and effectively.
• Negotiate key subcontracts with appropriate flow-downs.
• Draft contract terms aligned with project requirements.
• Support projects by overseeing all commercial aspects of contracts.
• Ensure contract compliance across internal functions.
• Assess project commercial risks against internal policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Commercial Manager

Title: Commercial Manager At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver. Think.KBR.com KBR in Australia With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future. Learn more about KBR in Australia Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People Of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We Believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager to join our Australia Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) team. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting both the ADSS Commercial Function and project delivery teams through strategic commercial oversight and contractual management. This is a senior role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex and high‑value contractual arrangements across multiple concurrent initiatives. You’ll be joining a high‑performing team committed to excellence, innovation, and delivery in a vital national industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop negotiation strategies, and review and manage contracts to effectively mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.
• Manage client concerns or issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Negotiate key subcontracts, ensuring appropriate flow downs, addressing risks, and incorporating compensation provisions from the contract.
• Draft and create contract terms to ensure alignment with project requirements and organisational standards.
• Provide support to projects by overseeing all commercial aspects of affiliated contracts.
• Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and interface with internal business functions to guarantee and assure contract compliance.
• Utilise specialised knowledge and skills to solve complex and unique problems related to commercial and procurement activities.
• Evaluate and manage project commercial risks, ensuring alignment with KBR’s internal policies. This includes overseeing finance, insurance, controls, estimating, compliance, and procurement activities within the project.
• Collaborate with internal business functions to provide comprehensive support to projects. This involves interfacing with various stakeholders to address project requirements and challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal or Finance (not mandatory).
• Experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in leading commercial negotiations (essential).
• Well‑developed communication skills.
• Experienced user of MS Office products.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

Benefits

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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Company Values

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People Of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We Believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.