Commercial Manager - Legal & Contracts

Spiecapag; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiecapag Australia is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager – Legal & Contracts to join the Brisbane-based Corporate team. You will bridge the legal function with tendering, providing risk-based commercial support across pre-contract and tender phases.

The role requires senior commercial expertise in construction, strong negotiation skills and the ability to guide project teams and senior management on contract strategy and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Manager, Pre-Contracts Manager or similar senior commercial role within construction, infrastructure, energy or resources sectors.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial risk management principles.
• Understanding of project risks associated with pipeline or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience interpreting project programs and an understanding of project scheduling principles.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual and construction-related risks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management software.
• Knowledge of construction insurance requirements will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, preparation and negotiation of head contracts, ECI agreements and subcontract agreements, ensuring commercial and contractual risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed.
• Support tender reviews and pre-contract activities through the assessment of project scopes, schedules, pricing models and technical information, providing recommendations on commercial, contractual and project delivery risks.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams and senior management throughout the tender and project lifecycle, including support with claims, contract administration, contractual correspondence and dispute resolution matters.
• Support senior management in commercial decision-making, contractual policy matters and governance activities, including maintaining contract review documentation and preparing reports and presentations for senior management and VINCI stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors while contributing to the continuous improvement of contract administration processes, systems and governance frameworks.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to junior commercial and contracts team members, assisting in the development of their technical and professional capabilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Contract Management or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, operating in over 120 countries with a workforce of more than 294,000 employees. We are a Global Group with local company opportunities.

Spiecapag has been delivering large-scale pipeline infrastructure and drilling projects across Australasia for over 40 years. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager – Legal & Contracts to join our Brisbane-based Corporate team.

About this role

Reporting to the General Manager – Legal & Contracts, this specialist role sits within the Legal & Contracts function and works closely with key stakeholders across Operations, Pre-Contracts, Finance, Project Controls and Project Management Teams.

The Commercial Manager – Legal & Contracts plays a key role in ensuring there are no gaps between the legal function and tendering teams by providing commercial, contractual and practical project risk assessment throughout the tender and pre-contract phases. This position combines contract management expertise with an understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and commercial risk allocation to support informed business decisions prior to tender submission.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager seeking their next challenge or a Quantity Surveyor or Engineer looking to transition into a senior commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, preparation and negotiation of head contracts, ECI agreements and subcontract agreements, ensuring commercial and contractual risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed.
• Support tender reviews and pre-contract activities through the assessment of project scopes, schedules, pricing models and technical information, providing recommendations on commercial, contractual and project delivery risks.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams and senior management throughout the tender and project lifecycle, including support with claims, contract administration, contractual correspondence and dispute resolution matters.
• Support senior management in commercial decision-making, contractual policy matters and governance activities, including maintaining contract review documentation and preparing reports and presentations for senior management and VINCI stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors while contributing to the continuous improvement of contract administration processes, systems and governance frameworks.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to junior commercial and contracts team members, assisting in the development of their technical and professional capabilities.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Contract Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Commercial Manager, Pre-Contracts Manager or similar senior commercial role within the construction, infrastructure, energy or resources sectors.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial risk management principles.
• Understanding of project risks associated with pipeline or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience interpreting project programs and an understanding of project scheduling principles.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual and construction-related risks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management software.
• Knowledge of construction insurance requirements will be highly regarded.

Spiecapag Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Applications will only be considered for candidates currently residing in Australia with valid Australian working rights (permanent, temporary, student, partner or other approved visa arrangements).