Downer Group has a long history of delivering transport infrastructure projects under a variety of contracting models in Australia. Services include the design and construction of light rail, heavy rail, signalling, track and station works, rail safety technology, bridges and roads.

Infrastructure Projects, a division of Downer’s Australian Operations Business, continues to secure new work and build on our reputation as a market leader in delivering some of Australia’s major Transport Infrastructure projects in Perth & across regional Western Australia.

We are proactively looking to attract and secure skilled and qualified Commercial Managers with experience in the infrastructure sector and opportunities to be based in either Perth, Melbourne or Sydney.

This is a permanent position and offers opportunity to step up in the future for the right candidate, with the right approach & attitude. With a significant number of opportunities in the pipeline in a diverse scope of works, now is the time to apply and relocate with Downer where you’ll enjoy and contribute to a Tier 1 construction company.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing the commercial requirements of Downer’s Infrastructure Projects strong and diverse pipeline of work. As an experienced Commercial Manager with extensive construction experience, you will be responsible for the review of all commercial issues and risks associated with the preparation of bids ensuring that such risks are adequately identified, assessed and actioned by the bid teams. You will lead in the development of sound working relationships with customers that demonstrate Downer’s ability to provide effective solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of multiple contracts inclusive of: Management of delay impacts; Issuing of contract notices and variations; Maintenance of commercial registers and assessing impact of events, including pricing variations and quantifying EOTs
• Liaising with relevant internal stakeholders (legal, project controls, etc.)
• Contractual negotiations and dispute resolution with upstream project clients and downstream subcontractors
• Ownership of project scope management plan, and championing the change management processes and tools within, including contract variation claims, extensions of time and design change
• Interface with all project functional leads in the management of the above
• Providing summaries, reports and updates to the Executive Leadership Team as required
• Provide commercial insights around the operations of the business and competitor analysis
• Delivery of accurate financial results and forecasts in line with the deliverables calendar

ABOUT YOU

• A tertiary qualification in Commercial / Contract Management or related discipline (e.g. quantity surveying, contract law, etc.) is preferred
• A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the construction industry (or related areas),
• Experience working across Rail / Road projects an advantage
• Demonstrable and successful senior commercial management experience / capability in a similar business environment
• Ability to proactively build relationships with key stakeholders, clients, peers and all levels of business
• Ability to develop and implement effective commercial strategies on major project bids
• Strong background in the successful negotiation of contracts within an acceptable risk profile.
• Solid track record of delivering revenue and cost savings initiatives
• Ability to influence team members and stakeholders across reporting lines and organisational units

What we offer:

• Full relocation assistance provided including full support through Visa process
• Highly competitive market salary
• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• A long-term career opportunity for working with an ASX listed company
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes the skills and insights of all its people irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, ability, age or sexual orientation

Downer works to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that facilitates opportunity and respect. Our focus on gender and cultural inclusiveness is active and ongoing, and through various initiatives we aim to help close the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

To apply for this role, please submit your resume via the links provided. Confidential enquiries can be directed to <email address removed>

We respectfully ask for no agency approaches