Commercial Manager

Killard Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Killard Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for a full-time on-site role based in the Greater Sydney Area. You will oversee commercial activities across delivery, precontracts, contract administration, risk assessment, and financial performance.

You will prepare tender assessments, support business planning, ensure contractual compliance, manage client and stakeholder relationships, and mentor project teams while driving margin and cash flow improvements within the water and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and contract management skills in construction or infrastructure.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and project financials.
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to build client and stakeholder relationships.
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, business, engineering, or construction management.
• Knowledge of Australian construction and water industry standards.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or water projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial activities across delivery, precontracts, contract administration, risk assessment and financial performance monitoring.
• Prepare and review tender assessments and support business planning and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships and collaborate with project teams to optimise margins and cash flow.
• Lead and mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Business planning

Excel reporting

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in commerce or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Killard Group is a privately owned, multi-functional infrastructure company based on the East Coast of Australia, with a strong reputation in the water industry built over 25 years. With offices in NSW and QLD, the company delivers quality services supported by accredited quality, OHS, and environmental systems within an Integrated Management System.

Role Description

The Commercial Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Sydney Area. This role oversees commercial activities across delivery, precontracts, contract administration, risk assessment, and financial performance monitoring. The Commercial Manager will prepare and review tender assessments, support business planning and forecasting, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing client and stakeholder relationships, collaborating with project teams to optimise margins and cash flow, and providing commercial insights to senior management. The role also involves leading and mentoring team members, supporting continuous improvement of commercial processes, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the water and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial management and contract management skills, including experience with construction or infrastructure projects.
• Analytical skills and business planning capabilities to manage budgets, forecasts, and project financials.
• Team management experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships in a commercial environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Australian construction and water industry standards, regulations, and procurement practices.
• Advanced skills in Excel and commercial reporting tools, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and accountable approach.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or water industry projects is highly regarded.