Commercial Manager - Toowoomba

Cpb Contractors Qld & Png; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Cross-sector opportunities

Health & wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a water infrastructure pipeline project. Initially based in Brisbane, with mobilization to Toowoomba in 2027 on a 5:2 DIDO roster.

You will maintain financial integrity, prepare reports, and lead the commercial framework across contracts, procurement, cost control and risk management. The role requires senior leadership of large commercial teams and advanced governance, contract administration and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Commercial Manager in construction.
• Ability to implement governance and contract management frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and lead the commercial framework for projects.
• Oversee contract management, client engagement and procurement strategy.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, commercial risk and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Commercial governance

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Commerce / Law / Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a unique water infrastructure pipeline project, initially Brisbane headquarters based, then mobilising to Toowoomba in early 2027 on a 5:2 DIDO roster.

This role will ensure the financial integrity of the project is maintained and enhanced through process, systems and best practice decision-making. It will also prepare financial reports, accounting records and other information allowing the project and senior leaders to make best decisions for the project.

This role will ensure the financial integrity of the project is maintained and enhanced through process, systems and best practice decision-making. It will also prepare financial reports, accounting records and other information allowing the project and senior leaders to make best decisions for the project.

This role is responsible for developing, implementing and leading the commercial framework for assigned projects. Responsibilities include contract management, client engagement, procurement strategy, subcontract administration, cost control and forecasting, commercial risk management, insurances and reporting.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, commercial and corporate standards, policies and agreed benchmarks;
• Lead the effective identification, mitigation and management of commercial and financial risks;
• Provide timely commercial, contractual and risk advisory support to senior stakeholders;
• Lead, develop and mentor high-performing Commercial and Administration teams; and
• Provide strategic commercial oversight and guidance and project delivery.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Extensive experience operating as a Commercial Manager within the construction industry; ideally with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor;
• Advanced expertise in project systems, commercial governance, contract administration and project management frameworks;
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience leading large, high-performing commercial teams;
• Highly developed negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities, supported by exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• A strong attention to detail, coupled with sound commercial judgement; and
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest construction company in our region. We design and build infrastructure across all key sectors, including roads, rail, tunneling, defence, building and resources infrastructure, and we’re proud to be constructing Australia’s future. Today, we’re part of the CIMIC Group our region’s premier construction, mining, services and public private partnerships group with operations in NZ, PNG, the Americas and Asia. Our people are project and outcomes focused, and safety is our company’s first priority. We’re proud to be recognised as an innovative leader in eliminating critical risk on our sites.

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest construction company in our region. We design and build infrastructure across all key sectors, including roads, rail, tunneling, defence, building and resources infrastructure, and we’re proud to be constructing Australia’s future. Today, we’re part of the CIMIC Group our region’s premier construction, mining, services and public private partnerships group with operations in NZ, PNG, the Americas and Asia. Our people are project and outcomes focused, and safety is our company’s first priority. We’re proud to be recognised as an innovative leader in eliminating critical risk on our sites.

Perks and benefits Our Group is secure We’re at the forefront of our industry Our people are the best in their fields We create unique and diverse career opportunities Our work offers challenge and adventure We share a sense of connection and belonging