Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

**Date**:25 Jun 2024**Location**:Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4505**Company**:Ventia**About the role**
- Ventia are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking a site-based, Project Commercial Manager to join our $100M Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager in delivering acceptable commercial outcomes for the project.**Responsibilities**
- There are two main aspects to the role - Contractual and Financial**Contractual - Head Contract and Subcontracts**
**Head Contract**
- Support the PM in administering all aspects of the head contract with the Client
- Anticipate, review and submit claims, payment claims, variations, EOTs, notices etc in accordance with the head contract
- Liaise with the project team to collect information to support notices and claims
- Maintain registers associated with Head Contract administration
- Review and thoroughly understand all aspects of the Head Contract - essentially acting as the Head Contract “Champion” for the project team.
- Note that the PM holds ultimate accountability for performing our obligations under the Head Contract, and the Commercial Manager is there to support this.

**Subcontract (similar to above but for our Vendors)**
- Support the Senior Project Engineers (SPEs) in administering all aspects of the subcontracts and supply agreements with Vendors
- Support the SPEs in finalising commercial terms with any Vendors not formally engaged prior to project mobilisation.
- Provide assistance to SPEs in assessment of any claims from Vendors
- Monitor SPEs maintenance of registers associated with subcontract/supply agreement administration and correct as required
- Review and thoroughly understand all aspects of the Ventia subcontracts and supply agreements - essentially acting as the “Champion” for the project team on these agreements.
- Monitor the maintenance of the procurement register, which is maintained by the Procurement Manager
- Note that the SPEs hold ultimate accountability for administering subcontracts and supply agreements, and the Commercial Manager is there to support this.

**Financial**
- Support the PM in all aspects to ensure the project is rigorously controlled and delivers required margin
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, subledger and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) in line with Ventia standards and policies
- Support the PM in monthly forecasting and reporting, by extracting necessary data from financial systems, including actual, committed and forecast costs, as well as accruals.
- Oversee the raising of requisitions and purchase orders by the project team, especially the admin/finance officer.
- Manage bank guarantees and insurance for the project.
- Manage the project R&O register and associated contingency, in conjunction with the PM.
- Monitor and optimise net working capital and cash flow, including management of claims and collections.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts as required, with input from the project team.

**Other general requirements**
- Lead the commercial team - Procurement Manager, Contract Administrator and Project Accountant
- Develop a “fiscally responsible” culture in the project team, with rigorous adherence to Ventia requirements, and a keen focus on Costs.
- Develop a collaborative working relationship with our client’s counterpart for the project
- Be a major contributor to establishing and maintaining our unique delivery team culture.

**What’s on offer**
- Full Time Permanent Position within an ASX listed company.
- Attractive salary and benefits (including corporate travel discounts, novated car leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more).
- Flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Work within a team with a wealth of knowledge of water & wastewater infrastructure and construction
- Free onsite parking.
- Great career development opportunities, with exposure to the broader Ventia business
- Eligibility to access Ventia's exclusive benefits portal, giving you access to hundreds of discounted savings with over 450 retailers Australia-wide and hundreds of Health and Well-being resources and more
- Free and confidential 24/7 access to EAP and Ventia's Health Minds Program, 2021 'Best Mental Health Program' winner in the National Safety Awards of Excellence
- Our Learning Academy is our one-stop shop for you to access to learning and development opportunities

**About you**
- Law, Business, Construction degree or relevant tertiary qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in contract and or commercial roles, including experience with all the items mentioned in Responsibilities above.
- Strong verbal and written communicator to peers, senior manager and clients

**About Ventia**
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical t