Downstream Commercial Manager – Major Rail PPP, Sydney

Webuild S.p.A.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Diversity & inclusion

Employee recognition

Growth opportunities

Novated leases

Collaborative culture

Iconic project in Australia

Job summary

Webuild Group, based in North Sydney, is seeking a Downstream Commercial Manager to lead the downstream commercial function on the Parklife Metro project. You will manage subcontractor and supplier agreements, drive negotiations and ensure alignment with the head contract and project objectives.

You will report to the Deputy Commercial Director and provide strategic commercial support across the project lifecycle, including risk management, contract administration, and claims resolution.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in a commercial management role within major infrastructure, construction, engineering or rail projects.
• Experience managing downstream subcontract agreements and commercial functions on large-scale projects.
• Experience on major transport infrastructure, rail, metro or PPP projects is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the downstream commercial function, providing direction and oversight of subcontract and supplier commercial activities.
• Ensure subcontract agreements are aligned with head contract requirements, project specifications and commercial objectives.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, variations, extensions of time and claims in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to project teams on contractual entitlements, obligations and risk exposure.
• Ensure effective management and close-out of subcontract agreements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones and agreed commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain effective commercial relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of subcontractor claims and disputes, ensuring appropriate commercial outcomes are achieved.
• Lead, mentor and develop the downstream commercial team, including Contract Managers, Senior Contract Administrators, Contract Administrators and Site Administrators.

Skills

Downstream management

Subcontract management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in QS/CM/Commerce/Law

Job description

Webuild Group, based in North Sydney, is seeking a Downstream Commercial Manager to lead the downstream commercial function on the Parklife Metro project. You will manage subcontractor and supplier agreements, drive negotiations and ensure alignment with the head contract and project objectives.

You will report to the Deputy Commercial Director and provide strategic commercial support across the project lifecycle, including risk management, contract administration, and claims resolution.