Strategic Commercial & Risk Leader – Construction

John Holland Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

New office in Newstead with end of-</s

Job summary

John Holland Building Queensland is seeking a Senior Commercial and Risk Manager to lead the commercial strategy and risk management across our Queensland Building business. You will work with senior leaders and project teams to drive contract performance, governance, and profitability.

You will also oversee negotiations, risk assessments and insurance matters, while building commercial capability across the organisation to support growth and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project commercial management and contract administration within construction, engineering or project environments.
• Advanced negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy, risk management and governance across the Queensland Building business.
• Provide commercial leadership and support for major tenders, contract reviews and negotiations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, commercial and financial risks across projects in delivery.
• Advise senior leaders on commercial matters, legislative changes and business risk.
• Lead the management of contractual disputes, adjudications and major insurance claims.
• Support project delivery teams with contract administration, variations, delays, claims and subcontract management.
• Drive commercial capability and lead the commercial and administration peer group by mentoring, training and developing project commercial teams.
• Partner with project leaders to improve commercial performance and ensure stable profitability.
• Coordinate legal support and provide strategic advice to protect business interests and project outcomes.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Leadership & people management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Law or Commerce or related discipline

Job description

John Holland Building Queensland is seeking a Senior Commercial and Risk Manager to lead the commercial strategy and risk management across our Queensland Building business. You will work with senior leaders and project teams to drive contract performance, governance, and profitability.

You will also oversee negotiations, risk assessments and insurance matters, while building commercial capability across the organisation to support growth and sustainable outcomes.