Senior Commercial Leader - Major Projects (FIFO/Onsite)

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Recognition scheme

Benefits scheme

Insurance

Discounts

Job summary

Civmec is expanding its Commercial team in Australia to support a pipeline of major projects. The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial function on a recently secured project, driving outcomes through strong leadership, proactive client engagement and effective delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will be a key member of the project management team, contributing to establishing a best-in-class commercial function with strong acumen, culture, and relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering major projects.
• Experience leading commercial teams of 5+ people.
• Strong ability to manage head contracts, variations and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead head contract administration and compliance, including notices, claims, and entitlement submissions.
• Drive the commercial strategy and closeout of variations and extensions of time.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Provide practical contractual and commercial guidance to the project team.
• Manage cashflow, progress claims, and client payment cycles.
• Oversee project cost control and commercial reporting, including forecasts and cashflow.
• Establish governance processes to track variations, risks, and commercial actions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the project commercial team.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Major project delivery

Contractual capability

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Job description

Civmec is expanding its Commercial team in Australia to support a pipeline of major projects. The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial function on a recently secured project, driving outcomes through strong leadership, proactive client engagement and effective delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will be a key member of the project management team, contributing to establishing a best-in-class commercial function with strong acumen, culture, and relationships with clients and