Regional Commercial Manager - Qld/Nt

Mcconnell Dowell; South Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Regional Commercial Manager in South Australia. This senior role involves leading commercial governance and strategy across various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial management, with proven skills in risk management and contract negotiations. The position offers autonomy and the opportunity to make significant impacts across projects, along with a supportive work culture focused on employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial or contract management within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong background in managing major projects ideally in a contractor environment.
• Proven capability in claims, variations, negotiations and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual strategy across multiple live projects.
• Partner with leadership to manage risk and entitlement.
• Oversee subcontractor and consultant agreements.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Claims and negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Law or similar

Job description

At McConnell Dowell, commercial leadership is about more than contracts, it’s about shaping outcomes, protecting value and influencing how complex infrastructure is delivered.

We are seeking an experienced Regional Commercial Manager to join our QLD / NT Regional Management Team, playing a pivotal leadership role across our regional portfolio. This opportunity has arisen through internal promotion, reflecting the depth of talent and genuine career pathways within our business.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will lead commercial governance and contractual strategy across multiple projects from tender through delivery. You will partner closely with regional and project leadership to protect entitlement, manage risk and uplift commercial capability across the business.

This is a true regional role, offering visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to influence outcomes beyond a single project environment.

Why this role?

• Regional leadership and influence as a member of the QLD / NT Regional Management Team
• Growth-driven opportunity created by internal promotion, underscoring the strength, stability and succession planning within McConnell Dowell
• Central CBD location with public transport access and allocated parking
• Flexible working that supports balance while delivering at a senior level
• Exposure to complex infrastructure across multiple projects and delivery models

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual strategy across multiple live projects and tenders
• Partner with regional and project leadership to manage risk, entitlement and commercial outcomes
• Review and support tender commercial positions, risk allocation and front‑end negotiations
• Oversee subcontractor and consultant agreements, ensuring appropriate commercial protections
• Support joint venture documentation including pre‑bid agreements, MOUs and JV agreements
• Drive regional capability uplift through coaching, mentoring and commercial leadership

About you

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial or contract management within construction or infrastructure
• Strong background in major projects, preferably in a contractor environment
• Proven capability in claims, variations, negotiations and dispute resolution
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders across a matrix organisation
• Experience with subcontract and consultant agreements; JV exposure advantageous
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Law or similar

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose isProviding a Better Life.We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city‑shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high‑quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community‑shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.