Commercial Manager

11 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hays | Construction Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Construction Commercial Manager required-Melbourne CBD- $180k- $220k+super

Your new company

My client delivers technical civil construction packages across some of Australia's largest projects, to the value of $15m. We're looking for a commercially minded leader to join their team and take charge of the financial and contractual aspects of these civil infrastructure projects.

As Commercial Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping project outcomes from bid stage through to final account, ensuring risks are managed and financial performance is optimised.

A small close-knit team, you will have direct contact with the COO and CEO. You will be responsible from bid to final account for projects.

Recently they have been invested by a global contractor, providing both security and financial investment, yet keeping the smaller close knit contractor feel.

With strong operations in VIC and NSW, they recently won their first projects in SA and WA- big plans

most importantly, good people. Feedback from recent people I helped place there genuinely really enjoy working with them.

Your new role

This new role will be responsible for the company's projects across both pre-contract and post-contract phases. The role ensures that commercial risks are identified, evaluated, and managed proactively, and that project financials are accurately monitored and reported. The Commercial Manager leads the contracts and commercial team and supports the senior leadership and project delivery teams in achieving strong financial and operational outcomes.

  • Leading commercial strategy across the full project lifecycle
  • Reviewing and negotiating head contract terms to manage risk
  • Overseeing cost reporting, forecasting, and earned value management
  • Driving procurement planning and subcontractor engagement
  • Managing variations, claims, and contractual obligations
  • Supporting tender submissions and pricing risk assessments
  • Collaborating with senior leadership on strategic planning

What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or similar
  • Capable of working in a subcontractor role, quite different to a large Tier 1 part of a team of commercial managers.
  • having experience working in a Tier 2 contactor environment
  • 10+ years' experience in commercial/contracts roles
  • Strong knowledge of Australian construction law and standard contracts
  • Victorian Civil construction experience would be ideal
  • Experience in both pre-contract negotiation and post-contract management
  • Skills in cost control, procurement, and commercial reporting
  • Thinks strategically and commercially
  • Communicates clearly and negotiates effectively
  • Leads and mentors with confidence
  • Is organised, detail-focused, and proactive

What you'll get in return

A company that is small, yet involved in major projects. Delivering interesting and complex infrastructure packages. CBD offices with the option of a day WFH. Good people who know how to run the business. Working with a smaller contractor, less bureaucracy and less red the security of that global financial backing. This role is autonomous, quite different to being part of a commercial team, and and a huge Tier 1 with 100's of employees.

What you need to do now

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