Commercial Manager

Snowy Hydro; Cooma; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

FIFO roster

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for the Snowy 2.0 Project. You will oversee all commercial and contractual aspects, manage relationships, and strategically navigate claims, variations, and negotiations.

Based in Cooma with relocation support; FIFO/DIDO options available for the right candidate. You will lead negotiations, manage risk, and drive value while mentoring a high-performing team across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field and senior-level contract administration experience.
• Experience managing claims and variations on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and mentor a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations to safeguard project objectives and commercial interests.
• Build and manage relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee subcontract variations with clarity and accuracy.
• Resolve claims and variations balancing risk and opportunity for Snowy Hydro.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and provide insights to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract and cost management processes.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team to high performance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Law

Job description

We’re looking for Commercial Managers to take a key leadership role on the Snowy 2.0 Project. You’ll oversee all commercial and contractual aspects, managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and strategically navigating claims, variations, and negotiations. This is your chance to make a real impact on one of Australia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.

The role is based in Cooma, with a generous relocation package for those ready to move. Can’t relocate? A FIFO (5:2) roster will also be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Contract Negotiations – Use your Quantity Surveying and Cost Management expertise to drive high-impact negotiations with contractors on claims and variations, safeguarding Snowy Hydro’s interests and project objectives.
• Build Stakeholder Partnerships – Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Manage Subcontract Variations – Serve as the go-to contracts expert, managing subcontract variations with clarity, precision, and consistent communication.
• Resolve Claims and Variations – Strategically balance risk, opportunity, and long-term project goals when resolving claims and variations.
• Ensure Compliance – Maintain legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance to reduce risk and support proactive decision-making.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate risks linked to claims, variations, and commercial issues before they escalated.
• Commercial Reporting & Insights – Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership, translating complex commercial and cost data into strategic guidance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Streamline processes, drive efficiency, and embed best-practice contract and cost management across the team.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship – Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing commercial and contracts culture.

About the location

This role is based in Cooma with FIFO and DIDO options available.

About you

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related discipline, backed by extensive senior-level experience in contract administration or management. You’ve built a strong record managing claims and variations on major projects, with exceptional expertise in Quantity Surveying and/or Cost Engineering — particularly in cost management and forecasting.

About our workforce

Come be part of one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects— At Snowy 2.0, we live by “One Team Working Together.” If you thrive on problem-solving, love a challenge, and want to make a real difference, this is your chance to join a team shaping the future of renewable energy.