Defence Infrastructure Commercial Leader

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options and volunteer/

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities for Australia’s largest defence infrastructure program at Osborne, SA. You’ll oversee budgeting, risk, and contractual performance while building relationships with clients and supply chains in a complex, safety-conscious environment.

Join a leading construction and engineering team delivering strategic national projects. Australian citizens with NV1 clearance are preferred; Melbourne/Adelaide-based applicants are

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or working towards.
• 10+ years’ post-graduate experience in commercial within the construction industry.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance NV1.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance, margin and risk management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, cost control and reporting.
• Manage commercial risk, change, claims, disputes and contract compliance.
• Build strong client, stakeholder and supply chain relationships.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Education

MRICS

Construction Management / Building / Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities for Australia’s largest defence infrastructure program at Osborne, SA. You’ll oversee budgeting, risk, and contractual performance while building relationships with clients and supply chains in a complex, safety-conscious environment.

Join a leading construction and engineering team delivering strategic national projects. Australian citizens with NV1 clearance are preferred; Melbourne/Adelaide-based applicants are