Commercial Project Manager

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty in Sydney, NSW, seeks an experienced Project Commercial Manager to own the commercial success of a major infrastructure program. You will steer budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and contract negotiations while guiding risk and claims management with delivery partners.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure robust financial reporting, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver profitable outcomes for the project and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Civil construction or infrastructure delivery background.
• Experience leading commercial teams on large projects.
• Knowledge of contract law, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and hold a driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Leading contract negotiations and managing commercial risk
• Finalising subcontractor agreements and reviewing commercial performance
• Advising project leadership on contractual and financial matters
• Managing project insurances, claims, and notifications
• Mentoring junior commercial staff and embedding commercial discipline

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract negotiations

Financial reporting

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Construction/Law/QS/Accounting degree

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Project Commercial Managerto take full commercial ownership of a major infrastructure project in New South Wales. This role will lead the financial and contractual governance of the program — from reporting and claims to procurement and risk.

It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, shaping commercial strategy, and working closely with delivery partners to ensure profitable outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Leading contract negotiations and managing commercial risk
• Finalising subcontractor agreements and reviewing commercial performance
• Advising project leadership on contractual and financial matters
• Managing project insurances, claims, and notifications
• Mentoring junior commercial staff and embedding commercial discipline

About you:

• Background in civil construction or infrastructure delivery
• Previous experience managing commercial teams on large projects
• Strong understanding of contract law, cost management, and financial reporting
• Confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills
• Capable of driving commercial performance while maintaining strong client relationships
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Law, Quantity Surveying, or Accounting
• Driver’s licence and willingness to travel if required