Commercial Manager
- Somerton, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead commercial and contractual delivery across the contract lifecycle, including tender submissions, risk identification, and negotiation of legal and commercial terms to safeguard company interests.
- Drive contract performance through proactive monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract delivery and operational efficiency.
- Develop and mature commercial acumen across project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and commercial awareness.
- Collaborate with delivery teams and SMEs to assess subcontractor proposals, conduct gap analyses, and prepare compliant subcontracts aligned with head contract conditions.
- Provide hands-on support in contract administration, including payment claims, variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and formal correspondence.
- Support dispute resolution processes in collaboration with the Commercial Director and legal advisors.
- Formal qualifications in Contract / Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Law are desirable or 7+ years' experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator.
- Experience in an operational environment where you can bring real, tangible advice and learnings to the project delivery teams and apply your knowledge to practical solutions.
- Exposure in commercial and legal issues impacting business and the delivery of projects.
- Demonstrated experience in autonomous management of contract lifecycle.
- Negotiation and influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong financial reporting skills and the ability to analyse financial information.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients & stakeholders.
- Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career
- Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.
- Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence
- Contribute to impactful projects that drive efficiency and sustainability
Alicia Jacobson - Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
E: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.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.About the Team: Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.