Commercial Manager - Delivery

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks a Commercial Manager Delivery to shape and deliver the commercial strategy for a major water infrastructure program. You will optimise revenue, manage risk and strengthen relationships with clients and suppliers. The role leads the Contracts team, coaches staff, and drives commercial excellence across the project lifecycle.

The role offers flexible arrangements across office, site and home-based work, with attendance as needed to priorities and site requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial leadership in a complex program environment.
• Experience managing commercial functions across major projects or programs.
• Strong knowledge of contract forms and Australian market practices.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts with appropriate risk profiles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and delivery across a significant program of work.
• Manage the Contracts team and coordinate governance, procurement, claims and risk reporting.
• Coach and develop the commercial team and foster a high performing culture.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in commercial management

Job description

The opportunity

The Commercial Manager Delivery role will see you shape and deliver commercial strategy across a significant program of work. You will optimise revenue opportunities, manage contractual and project risk, strengthen stakeholder relationships and support sustainable, profitable performance. Leading the project Contracts team, you will be a trusted commercial adviser and the initial escalation point for contractual, legal, procurement, financial, governance, subcontractor performance and project delivery matters. You will work closely with project leaders, clients and internal specialists to achieve strong commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. A key part of your role will be coaching and mentoring team members, strengthening commercial capability and creating a collaborative, high performing culture. This position offers flexibility, with a minimum of three days each week in the office or on site and the remaining two days able to be worked flexibly from home, the office or site. Additional office or site attendance may be required to support key project priorities.

What we're looking for

You will be an accomplished commercial leader with strong construction or infrastructure experience and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, relationship focused project environment. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated commercial management experience in a comparable business environment, including at least five years operating at this level
• At least five years of experience within construction, infrastructure or a related industry
• Experience leading complex commercial teams and managing commercial functions across major projects or programs
• Strong knowledge of the Australian construction market and common forms of contract
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with appropriate risk profiles and working within established governance requirements
• The ability to develop and implement commercial strategies that improve revenue, margin, risk and stakeholder outcomes
• Experience managing project risk and opportunity, procurement, claims, disputes, contract performance and commercial reporting
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and sound, evidence based judgement
• Demonstrated success in building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proven coaching, mentoring and team development capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• The ability to remain organised, adaptable and focused while managing competing priorities
• An understanding of the utilities sector, ideally gained within water, energy or infrastructure environments
• A tertiary or postgraduate qualification in commercial management, contract management, finance, contract law or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead commercial outcomes across an important water infrastructure program
• A senior role with genuine influence over project performance, risk management and commercial strategy
• Flexible working arrangements that combine office, site and home based work
• The opportunity to lead, coach and develop an experienced Contracts team
• Access to a broad network of commercial, legal, finance, insurance and project specialists
• A collaborative environment focused on strong client relationships and high performance
• Career development opportunities within Downer's Energy and Utilities business and the broader Downer Group
• A workplace where Zero Harm is embedded in every decision and everyone is encouraged to contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful culture

About Energy & Utilities

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight, we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities. Our Energy and Utilities business provides end to end services across power, gas, telecommunications, renewable energy and water. We partner with our customers to deliver essential services that connect communities and support a sustainable future. Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where people are valued and supported to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to contribute.