Senior Downstream Commercial Manager – Rail/PPP

Parklife Metro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Employee recognition programs

Growth opportunities

Novated leases

Supportive and collaborative work-lc

Major infrastructure project exposure

Job summary

Parklife Metro JV, leading the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport project, seeks a Downstream Commercial Manager based in North Sydney. You will lead the downstream commercial function and oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements.

Reporting to the Deputy Commercial Director, you will drive contract administration, cost management, negotiations, risk mitigation and ensure contractual compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in a commercial management role within major infrastructure, construction, engineering or rail projects.
• Experience on major transport infrastructure, rail, metro or PPP projects is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the downstream commercial function, directing subcontract and supplier activities.
• Ensure subcontract agreements align with head contract requirements.
• Manage contractual correspondence, variations, and claims.
• Provide commercial guidance on entitlements, obligations, and risk.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop the downstream commercial team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Law or a related discipline

Job description

Parklife Metro JV, leading the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport project, seeks a Downstream Commercial Manager based in North Sydney. You will lead the downstream commercial function and oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements.

Reporting to the Deputy Commercial Director, you will drive contract administration, cost management, negotiations, risk mitigation and ensure contractual compliance across the project lifecycle.