Commercial Manager

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don't shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Contracts Specialist. This is a Full-Time role, based in our Port Macquarie office on the beautiful Hastings River in Port Macquarie, NSW.Position Overview.The Contracts Specialist will work closely with the Project Manager to develop and implement commercial strategies, oversee contract reviews, and manage the formation and administration of subcontracts. Communication with the client and sub-contracts is also a key component of this role.Key Accountabilities:The key accountabilities for this role include:· Provide commercial advice to the project team ensuring that key commercial and contractual issues and risk are addressed in an effective and efficient manner· Perform regular commercial analysis and during the delivery of the project to support optimising our commercial position· Support contract negotiations and assist in the transition of successful tenders into live projects and ensure that the project stakeholders are aware of the contractual requirements,· Undertake contractual management of the project to maximise commercial outcomes and performance· Identify and manage commercial risks· Manage and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external customers· Lead negotiations with our client, subcontractors and suppliers relating to contractual issues, teaming arrangements, licensing arrangements and confidentiality agreements to deliver appropriate commercial outcomes· In conjunction with the Legal team create new subcontracts· Administer the head contract, subcontracts, report on subcontractor performance, resolve issues and disputes, and ensure performance reviews are undertaken in accordance with the head contract and subcontracts· Provide advice to the Project Manager on contractual issues, potential solutions, and dispute resolution· Provide advice and support to the Project Manager on contract risks and opportunities, variation claim support, and other commercial support during the execution of contracts· Assist the Project Manager in the timely and efficient closure of contracts and subcontracts· Uphold documentation standards· Support development and implementation of best practice procurement and contract management frameworks, plans and processes· Contribute to the development and delivery of training initiatives for Birdon personnel with a focus on enhancing the commercial acumen.Qualifications, Experience and SkillsEssential.· Formal degree in business, commerce, law or related tertiary qualification· Contract Management Experience with high complexity contracts between $10m - $100m· 5+ years procurement experience· Dispute and claim management· Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with senior management, stakeholders and partners· Excellent written and verbal communication skills· Superior analytical and problem-solving skills· The ability to undertake regular domestic travel· Australian Citizenship, with eligibility to hold an Australian NV1 security clearance· Service-oriented team player with a "make it happen safely" attitudeDesirable.· Formal training in Commercial/Contact Management including Contract Management Body of Knowledge.· Contract Management of Australian Defence contracts >$100m and familiarity with ASDEFCON· 10+ years procurement experience in the Defence sector