Senior Commercial Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Commercial Manager - Unity role at DownerDue to expansion and growth Downer are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join our team.
This role can be located between North Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast including the Moreton Bay area of QLD.OverviewThe opportunity: Supporting the Unitywater program, the Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for driving commercial strategy, optimising revenue opportunities, mitigating program risk, and managing key contracts and stakeholder relationships.
This role involves commercial planning, financial oversight of the program, negotiating major contracts, driving program performance and ensuring profitable business growth in alignment with organisational goals.
The Senior Commercial Manager will have leadership and accountability of the Pre Contracts and Commercial Delivery on the Program (and others as required), acting as the initial escalation point for commercial, contract, legal, procurement, financial, risk, governance and project requirements for the Program.
The successful applicant will also be involved with duties as listed below.What you'll doLeading the Program team and providing mentoring and coaching on Commercial elements in order to upskill, develop and expand the commercial capability within the allocated program of workWork collaboratively with Unitywater stakeholders, the PSP (Design Partners), the other Program Partners and any other relevant stakeholders to achieve the best solutions and outcomes for BBTSupport the drafting of internal and external agreements such as Confidentiality Agreements etcProvide guidance and direction to the team on the delivery of contract and project work portfolios through multiple contractors, including decisions on scoping, allocations of work, contract management, project management, strategy negotiations, dispute resolution and performance managementImprove the Risk & Opportunity delivery for Water by way of system updates and training/coaching where appropriateEstablish and manage the Document Control Services function for the program including enabling the effective management of controlled project documents within Ineight TeambinderWhat we offerCompetitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed companyStructured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating ModelA suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond BlueRetail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZWe are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environmentsExcellent work life balance with flexible start and finish times along with WFH daysWhat we're looking forA tertiary / post-graduate qualification in Commercial / Contract Management or related discipline (e.g. finance, contract law, etc.) is preferredA minimum of five years' experience in the construction industry (or related areas), and five years in a related role would be beneficialDemonstrable and successful commercial management experience / capability in a similar business environment with at least 10 years' experience gained at this levelBackground in the successful negotiation of forms of contract with an acceptable risk profile in accordance with policies and proceduresBackground in leadership of complex and comprehensive commercial teamsStrong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across multiple stakeholdersA high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people including managing relationships with external clients / suppliers / contractors, etc.About Energy & UtilitiesDowner's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.How to applyClick "Apply" to start your application.
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Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties.
Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: OtherIndustries: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning ServicesEEO: Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and inclusion.
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