Commercial Manager - National

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Vehicle included

Long term career defining opportunity

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia in Darwin is seeking a seasoned Principal Contractor professional to lead commercial and contract administration across multiple projects within national security infrastructure. You will drive risk management, cost control and value recovery while coordinating head contracts, subcontracts, variations and progress claims.

The role requires 10+ years in a Principal Contractor environment, strong communication skills, and Australian citizenship with

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience managing commercial responsibilities across multiple projects concurrently.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Suite).
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate performance objectives for staff.
• A well-developed “commercial acumen” derived from demonstratable, critical project dealings.
• Australian citizen with the ability to secure government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Commercial risk management and direction of head contract and subcontract packages
• Overseeing Contract Administration of multiple projects, the head contract and subcontract packages, and all other project procurements.
• Maximisation of project value recovery, cost control and cash management
• Responsible for all project contract issues including subcontract letting, variations, progress claims and contract correspondence
• Budget and forecast cost management and reporting.
• Project negotiation with clients, contractors, legal advisors and company management.
• Management and mentoring of project contract administration staff, contract administrators and building graduates
• Stay abreast of Corporate, Legislative and Statutory requirements applicable to your role

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Budget management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Currently recognised as a key national provider and a trusted principal contractor, our client has secured multiple government / defence projects ensuring a strong pipeline of ongoing opportunities that will keep them project-active for some time.

They have successfully delivered a wide variety of projects across the Commercial Building landscape traditionally partnering with various government stakeholders.

One of the organisation’s core strengths is its reputation for being regarded for fair, honest and straightforward. It’s widely known that subcontractors, suppliers and clients can rely on the commitments they make and the professional manner in which the company conducts its business.

Your day-to-day tasks will vary significantly, however, key deliverables will remain consistent and will include the following;

• Commercial risk management and direction of head contract and subcontract packages
• Overseeing Contract Administration of multiple projects, the head contract and subcontract packages, and all other project procurements.
• Maximisation of project value recovery, cost control and cash management
• Responsible for all project contract issues including subcontract letting, variations, progress claims and contract correspondence
• Budget and forecast cost management and reporting.
• Project negotiation with clients, contractors, legal advisors and company management.
• Management and mentoring of project contract administration staff, contract administrators and building graduates
• Stay abreast of Corporate, Legislative and Statutory requirements applicable to your role

Capabilities & Experience

This is a challenging and rewarding role where you'll rely on your previous leadership experience to deliver on commercial and financial requirements. Your experience in the principal contracting space will demonstrate your competency in financial management, forecasting, and procurement.

To be considered you must be able to demonstrate/possess the following;

• 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience in managing commercial responsibilities across multiple projects concurrently.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Suite).
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate performance objectives for staff.
• A well-developed “commercial acumen” derived from demonstratable, critical project dealings.
• Australian citizen with the ability to secure government security clearance.

Rewards on Offer for Successful Candidate

Very competitive salary package, in line with Tier 1 contracting sector

• Full relocation package on offer for interstate applicants including vehicle
• Long term career defining opportunity with an industry leader
• Opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of unique, often high security, nationally critical infrastructure projects.