Senior Commercial Lead – Defence Infrastructure Projects

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Flexible work options

High-impact projects across sectors

Leadership and technical development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Specialist to support a growing pipeline of defence and government infrastructure projects. The role involves developing contracting strategies, administering claims and variations, and ensuring accurate cost tracking.

Based in either Sydney or Adelaide, you will liaise with legal, procurement and project teams to manage risk and drive commercial success across major contracts.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Law, Finance, Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant defence/government infrastructure experience.
• Strong understanding of government and defence contracts.
• Experience in commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Experience negotiating major subcontracts and change management.
• Ability to liaise with internal teams and subcontractors for cost tracking.
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Support pursuit teams in developing contracting strategies for prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Administer commercial activities including claims, variations, delays, and subcontract execution.
• Provide timely project information to Project Manager for decision-making.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing estimates for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop and implement change management processes to identify exposures.
• Negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders with appropriate terms.
• Draft contractual notices and supporting documentation.
• Monitor financial performance, risks, cash flow, and terms compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and subcontracts for claims development.
• Contribute to training, tools, and lessons learned for improvement.

Skills

Business/Engineering/Law/Finance/QA/PM

8+ years defence/government infra

Govt/defense contracts knowledge

Contract cost tracking

Commercial management of infra

Subcontract negotiation & change mgmt

Risk assessment & mitigation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Eng/Law/Finance/Management/QS

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Specialist to support a growing pipeline of defence and government infrastructure projects. The role involves developing contracting strategies, administering claims and variations, and ensuring accurate cost tracking.

Based in either Sydney or Adelaide, you will liaise with legal, procurement and project teams to manage risk and drive commercial success across major contracts.