Senior Commercial Manager: Major Gov't Projects (Relocation)

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Vehicle included

Long term career defining opportunity

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia in Darwin is seeking a seasoned Principal Contractor professional to lead commercial and contract administration across multiple projects within national security infrastructure. You will drive risk management, cost control and value recovery while coordinating head contracts, subcontracts, variations and progress claims.

The role requires 10+ years in a Principal Contractor environment, strong communication skills, and Australian citizenship with

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience managing commercial responsibilities across multiple projects concurrently.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Suite).
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate performance objectives for staff.
• A well-developed “commercial acumen” derived from demonstratable, critical project dealings.
• Australian citizen with the ability to secure government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Commercial risk management and direction of head contract and subcontract packages
• Overseeing Contract Administration of multiple projects, the head contract and subcontract packages, and all other project procurements.
• Maximisation of project value recovery, cost control and cash management
• Responsible for 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 company management.
• Management and mentoring of project contract administration staff, contract administrators and building graduates
• Stay abreast of Corporate, Legislative and Statutory requirements applicable to your role

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Budget management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foundation Recruitment & Contracting Australia in Darwin is seeking a seasoned Principal Contractor professional to lead commercial and contract administration across multiple projects within national security infrastructure. You will drive risk management, cost control and value recovery while coordinating head contracts, subcontracts, variations and progress claims.

The role requires 10+ years in a Principal Contractor environment, strong communication skills, and Australian citizenship with