Senior Commercial Manager - Defence Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Commercial Manager for its AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. You will drive performance, manage budgets and oversee commercial risk across a major defence infrastructure program, building robust client and supplier relationships.

Essentially you will bring MRICS, a construction management or engineering degree, and 10+ years of post-graduate experience, with strong Excel skills and Australian security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or working towards MRICS.
• 10+ years’ post graduate experience in commercial within the construction industry.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Supply chain management

Education

MRICS

Degree in Construction Management/Building/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Commercial Manager for its AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. You will drive performance, manage budgets and oversee commercial risk across a major defence infrastructure program, building robust client and supplier relationships.

Essentially you will bring MRICS, a construction management or engineering degree, and 10+ years of post-graduate experience, with strong Excel skills and Australian security clearance eligibility.