Commercial Manager

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.Job DescriptionAbout the ProjectThe Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove most dangerous and congested level crossings. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.Work on a high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team, using continuous improvement methodology and innovative technology which enable us to leave a genuine legacy.Benefits

Sunshine Location
Alliance Model
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Income protection
Company Share scheme
Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress

The OpportunityThe Commercial Manager is critical role within the Project Controls team, leading Project Controls across the Alliance package of works and reports into the Project Manager. You will oversee the Cost Control, Procurement and Contracts and Finance Administration functions to ensure strong governance, adherence to procurement, contracting and financial processes and delegations of authority.This involves cost planning, accurate daily cost capture, detailed quantity-based cost forecasting, subcontractor payments and variations, head contract progress claims and incremental revenue management including scope variations.Responsibilities:

Full compliance with commercial procedures and usage of tools and systems to ensure transparent, timely and accurate cost tracking and reporting to inform timely, decisive, and positive actions in the management of project costs.
Managing Revenue and Cost Control processes and monitoring financial performance of the Work Package including upstream adjustment events and scope variations, downstream variations, actual/invoiced costs, accruals, and forecasts to complete.
Lead the Procurement and Contracts team and processes.
Cost planning, accurate daily cost capture, detailed quantity-based cost forecasting (and earned value management), subcontractor payments and variations
Head contract progress claims and incremental revenue management including scope variations, adjustment events and KRAs (Key Result Areas), insurance claims, escalation, risk and opportunity and contingency
management.

Required Skills and Competencies

Tertiary Qualified in Construction Management, Commerce, Finance, Legal, Civil Engineering or similar.
Minimum 8 years demonstrated experience in senior cost forecasting and control with significant commercial experience and accountability
Exposure and understanding of an Alliance model highly desirable but NOT essential.
Previous experience in a complex project environment.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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