Senior Commercial Manager - Govt/Defence Projects

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Vehicle included

Career-defining role

Nationally critical projects

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive contract strategy and governance on multiple projects for government and defence undertakings in Australia.

You will manage head contracts and subcontracts, optimise value recovery, oversee cost control, and handle variations, claims and correspondence while mentoring junior contract administrators and ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Q.S - Construction Management / Engineering qualification.
• 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience managing commercial responsibilities across multiple projects.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Australian citizen eligible for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Commercial risk management and direction of head contract and subcontract packages.
• Overseeing Contract Administration of multiple projects, head contract, subcontracts and procurements.
• Maximisation of project value recovery, cost control and cash management.
• Handle all project contract issues including subcontract letting, variations, progress claims and contract correspondence.
• Budget and forecast cost management and reporting.
• Project negotiation with clients, contractors, legal advisors and management.
• Mentoring of project contract administration staff and graduates.
• Stay abreast of corporate, legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the role.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Q.S - Construction Management / Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive contract strategy and governance on multiple projects for government and defence undertakings in Australia.

You will manage head contracts and subcontracts, optimise value recovery, oversee cost control, and handle variations, claims and correspondence while mentoring junior contract administrators and ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory requirements.