Group Commercial Manager

Red Invest Capital Holdings (Red Invest) is a 100 % Indigenous‑owned parent company for a diverse Group of businesses and initiatives:

• RASP Australia (design and engineering)
• Radian Architecture (architecture)
• Ironstone Australia (construction & maintenance)
• Red Arrow Australia (labour hire & recruitment)
• ADAPT Indigenous traineeship program

The businesses are headquartered in Perth, with a rapidly growing east coast team. The Group currently employ over 200 personnel, with significant growth plans backed by our strong core of blue-chip/Tier-1 clients and pipeline of projects across all businesses.

Our mission is "to deliver world-class solutions in design, engineering, construction, energy, and workforce development while upholding Indigenous values, sustainability, and excellence," and our vision is "to be the leading Indigenous-owned Group, fostering innovation, sustainability, and economic empowerment across Australia.

We live five core values; Integrity, Sustainability, Innovation, Community and Excellence.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the Group Commercial Manager will oversee the full contract and commercial life‑cycle across clients and subcontractors, including; tender review, negotiation, administration, claims and close‑out, across all business units.

You will work closely with business unit leads, supporting the delivery of their projects, as well as working with our Chief Financial Officer.

Your management and oversight will ensure strong commercial outcomes, as well as developing internal processes and best-practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts (clients and subcontractors).
• Standardise templates and tools.
• Monitor compliance and performance against contractual obligations.

Financial Oversight

• Track contract margins, variations and cashflow.
• Prepare monthly client claims, review subcontractor claims
• Project purchase order management
• Support project forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, and monthly board reporting.
• Implement cost control measures and optimise profitability.
• Support the implementation of new construction management system (Procore).

Claims & Disputes

• Identify contractual entitlements and prepare submissions.
• Lead negotiations and drive timely, cost‑effective resolutions.
• Liaise with legal counsel and external experts as required.

Risk & Governance

• Run risk workshops and maintain the commercial/contracts risk register.
• Ensure alignment with ISO‑certified systems.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage commercial risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the commercial contact for clients, JV partners, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships.
• Facilitate clear communication and issue resolution.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop internal teams and personnel across the Group with regards to contracts and commercial management.
• Build a culture of commercial excellence and knowledge‑sharing.

About You:

• Qualifications – Degree/Certifications in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business or similar.
• Experience – 5+ years in contracts/claims within construction, engineering, mining or energy industries.
• Skills – Deep knowledge of contract law, strong commercial acumen, advanced negotiation & dispute resolution, and advanced excel skills/ERP competence.
• Attributes – Integrity, attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and the agility to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑growing Group.

What We Offer:

• Work for a proudly Indigenous Group making real impact on communities and country.
• Diverse projects and career pathway across six business units.
• Competitive salary package and bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development.
• Modern office and end of trip facilities.

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* Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted*

We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, Indigenous backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQA+. If this sounds like you, click Apply now. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to their Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**