Commercial Specialist

KBR Careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Infrastructure Solutions Australia division in Adelaide seeks a Commercial Specialist to support commercial and contractual activities across a major utilities project. Based in Adelaide, you will collaborate with project teams, procurement, finance, legal and delivery to drive commercial outcomes.

We value proactive risk management, rigorous contract administration, and clear reporting on budgets, forecasts and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial, contracts, project controls, procurement or contract administration.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities or major project environments.
• Understanding contract administration principles and risk management.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of commercial and contracting strategies across project activities.
• Assist with administration of contractual matters including variations, claims, extensions of time and subcontract management.
• Monitor and report on project commercial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow and risk exposure.
• Support the preparation, review and administration of subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Assist project teams with contractual interpretation and the application of commercial processes.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to change management processes and support the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with procurement, finance, legal and project teams to ensure alignment on commercial matters.
• Support the preparation of commercial reports and project reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and commercial best practice across the business.

Skills

Commercial experience

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Business degree

Commerce degree

Engineering degree

Law degree

Finance degree

Management degree

Job description

Commercial Specialist

Do you enjoy working in complex project environments where commercial management, contract administration, and stakeholder collaboration are critical to success? Are you looking to develop your career alongside experienced commercial professionals while contributing to major infrastructure projects? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As KBR's Infrastructure Solution Australia division continues to grow, we are seeking a Commercial Specialist to support the successful delivery of a key utilities infrastructure project in Adelaide.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to work across a large-scale project, providing commercial and contractual support while collaborating with project, procurement, finance, legal and delivery teams. Based in our Adelaide office, you will play an important role in supporting commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle, helping to manage contracts, monitor project performance and contribute to effective risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of commercial and contracting strategies across project activities.
• Assist with administration of contractual matters including variations, claims, extensions of time and subcontract management.
• Monitor and report on project commercial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow and risk exposure.
• Support the preparation, review and administration of subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Assist project teams with contractual interpretation and the application of commercial processes.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to change management processes and support the identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with procurement, finance, legal and project teams to ensure alignment on commercial matters.
• Support the preparation of commercial reports and project reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned and commercial best practice across the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Finance, Management or a related discipline.
• 3 years + experience in a commercial, contracts, project controls, procurement or contract administration role.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, engineering consulting, construction or major project environments.
• Understanding of contract administration principles and commercial risk management.
• Exposure to managing variations, contractual notices, claims or subcontract administration.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience working within utilities, energy, water or broader infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded.

Why join KBR

Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams – these values embody our people centric organisation. At KBR, we don’t just talk about culture—we live it. Connect with diverse thinkers and passionate collaborators across our Australian and global teams. Belong to a workplace where your voice matters, and your impact is valued.

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.

Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

What We Offer

A supportive team where leadership is human, not hierarchical. Work with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high‑profile projects Support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure that benefits communities Access ongoing career development and growth opportunities with KBR

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