Commercial Manager - Brisbane, Australia - Downer Group

Downer Group

Verified Company

Brisbane, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Job ID: 597671

Job type:
Full Time - Permanent

Categories:
Management - Project & Functional

Who we are

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.

Position summary

Downer Water Services is the leading provider of integrated water services in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Downer undertakes multiple water and wastewater projects across Australia via alliances, joint ventures and partnerships.

This business stream is seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager in a permanent, full-time position located in our Milton office.

This role is responsible and accountable for performing, coordinating and overseeing commercial and procurement activities in support of the of the business and assist Projects as necessary.

The role will support the National Commercial Manager and Program Delivery Manager during pre-contract negotiations and project delivery by providing commercial support, reviewing contracts, providing leadership and managing procurement functions.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Support tenders, bids and submissions by completing reviews and facilitating internal inputs for approvals, legal, insurance and treasury.

Provide commercial support to Program teams including negotiating terms with subcontractors, managing customer relationships and appropriately managing the risk of the Programs in accordance with the terms of the head contract.

Provide timely notice to the Program teams on critical milestone dates (e.g. insurance renewals, practical completion, defects periods).

Participate in continuous improvement activities with the Program teams, including value for money and lessons learned processes to ensure ongoing efficient and effective Program delivery.

Deliver Governance support to the Program delivery teams in keeping with the Downer Standard and any relevant contractual requirements.

ABOUT YOU
Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, law or a related discipline

Contract management experience construction, infrastructure or resources

Proven experience in the contract reviews, negotiation and the preparation of contracts and sound commercial advice

An ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to lead commercial aspects of a leading water construction company

Work and lifestyle balance

Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive environment

HOW TO APPLY
How to apply

Closing Date: 16 Feb 2023 E. Australia Standard Time