Project Commercial Manager

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years.
With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better.
With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
The primary purpose of the Project Commercial Manager role is to provide accurate and up-to-date cost control reporting, ensuring the financial health and profitability of the project.
This position plays a key role in supporting the contract and financial procedures by managing budgets, overseeing commercial performance, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and legislation.
Through proactive commercial leadership, the Project Commercial Manager supports the project team in achieving successful financial outcomes while minimising risk.
About the role: Commercial Leadership & Risk Management: Support the Project Manager in maximising project profitability and minimising risk by overseeing financial, contractual, and administrative matters throughout the project lifecycle.
Contract Administration & Claims Management: Manage all aspects of head contract and subcontract administration, including negotiation and submission of progress claims, variations, extension of time claims, and delay notices in line with contractual obligations.
Financial Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate budgets, process accruals and cost transfers, prepare cash flows and financial reports, monitor cost performance, and raise potential overruns to the Project Manager.
Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Oversee procurement processes, review and finalise subcontract agreements, evaluate subcontractor payments and claims, and ensure scopes of work are clearly defined and compliant.
Team Development & Compliance: Lead commercial team performance, foster professional development, ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and the Security of Payments Act, and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience: Tertiary qualification in Accounting, CPA status, or over 10 years of relevant commercial experience in the construction or related industries.
Strong understanding of relevant industry legislation (e.g.
Building Code, BIF, BCIPA, BICSPA) and the ability to interpret and analyse complex commercial data.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proven experience in leading teams with a confident, professional approach and the ability to manage varied people and situations effectively.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) with strong reporting and data management capabilities.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees: Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.
Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued.
We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Next steps: Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
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To learn more about us, visit Reference code: ( 494460 ) Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
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