Commercial Manager

Elecnor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elecnor is seeking a Contracts Manager in Melbourne to lead commercial and contractual matters for OHTL subcontracts across the project lifecycle. You will drive risk management, contract administration, and favorable commercial outcomes on major Australian infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to guide Project Commercial Managers, Commercial teams, and cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic energy construction environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry.
• 7+ years’ experience in Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager roles on major projects.
• Strong experience managing subcontract packages in lump sum or high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract commercial and contractual matters across project delivery.
• Lead strategy for variations, claims, extensions of time, and entitlements.
• Oversee head contract administration to optimise project commercial outcomes.
• Lead resolution and negotiation of subcontractor claims and disputes.
• Manage preparation, submission, and close-out of variations and claims.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and project financial performance reporting.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice aligned with legislation and contract requirements.
• Mentor Contracts Administrators and Senior Contracts Administrators.
• Collaborate with project functions including engineering, procurement, finance, HSSE, and project controls.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering / QS / Law / CM&E degree

Job description

Join Elecnor, a global leader in energy, and play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and construction projects across Australia.

As a Contracts Manager, you will lead commercial and contractual matters relating to OHTL subcontracts on project works, ensuring strong commercial outcomes, risk management, and effective contract administration across the project lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the energy sector while contributing to Australia’s clean energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract commercial and contractual matters across project delivery.
• Lead strategy for variations, claims, extensions of time, and entitlements.
• Oversee head contract administration to optimise project commercial outcomes.
• Lead resolution and negotiation of subcontractor claims and disputes.
• Manage preparation, submission, and close-out of variations and claims.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and project financial performance reporting.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice aligned with legislation and contract requirements.
• Support and guide Project Commercial Managers on contractual matters.
• Mentor Contracts Administrators and Senior Contracts Administrators.
• Collaborate with project functions including engineering, procurement, finance, HSSE, and project controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Construction Management or CM&E preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in the engineering and construction industry.
• 7+ years’ experience in Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager roles on major projects.
• Strong experience managing subcontract packages in lump sum or high-risk environments.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen in construction projects.
• Proven experience in claims, variations, EOTs, and dispute resolution.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why You’ll Love being part of the Elecnor Team

Elecnor is a trusted industry leader known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions. We offer stable careers and opportunities to grow, and our culture is built on respect and support, empowering our teams, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of energy together.

The Company

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors. With over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering.

Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 21,000 employees.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process

At Elecnor, we are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything we do.

Our inclusive and respectful culture welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and communities to join our recruitment process, ensuring that every opportunity is open to all.

Veterans and active defence reserve members, people of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

Together, we can create a future driven by innovation, creativity, and collaboration.