Senior Commercial Manager – Major Projects (FIFO/Hybrid)

Civmec Construction & Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major project. The role focuses on commercial strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced environment.

You will drive contract administration, procurement, cost control and reporting while mentoring a high-performing commercial team across project lifecycle. This is a long-term, career-building opportunity with Civmec.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law, quantity surveying, engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• Significant senior commercial leadership on major construction, resources, infrastructure or heavy engineering projects.
• At least 10 years' experience delivering mega-projects with commercial leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading, developing and managing commercial teams of more than five people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead head contract administration and compliance, including notices, claims and entitlement submissions.
• Drive commercial strategy, variations, extensions of time and closeout of claims.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Provide practical contractual guidance to the project team for informed decision-making.
• Manage cashflow, progress claims, remeasurement, and client payment cycles.
• Oversee project cost control, forecasts, cashflow, and risk registers.
• Establish governance to track variations, contract adjustments, risks and actions.
• Oversee complex commercial matters with senior-level engagement with clients and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor and develop the project commercial team.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Major project delivery

Contractual capability

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written advocacy

Education

Law degree

Quantity surveying

Engineering degree

Construction management

Job description

Civmec Construction & Engineering is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major project. The role focuses on commercial strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced environment.

You will drive contract administration, procurement, cost control and reporting while mentoring a high-performing commercial team across project lifecycle. This is a long-term, career-building opportunity with Civmec.