Commercial Manager- Claims

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role
We are currently seeking a Commercial Manager- Claims to join our Commercial team based on project. This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately owned tier 1 constructor, and an international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team on the project and be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the commercial function including optimising margin, ensuring business assurance, maintaining project governance and managing project risks. 
• Lead all Post-Contract commercial activities on a complex rail project  Including cost/value reconciliation, cost forecasting, cash flows, claims assessments and head/sub-contract administration.
• As a senior member of the project management team, you will work closely with the Project Leader / Lead Commercial Manager to provide strategic commercial direction in the management of the project goals.
• You will lead a professional commercial team and provide direction, motivation and professional development support.

You will have

• A quantity surveying, commercial/construction management, building, engineering degree or equivalent coupled with extensive post graduate experience in contract administration and commercial management within the construction industry.
• Ideally have obtained or be working towards Chartered Membership of the RICS.
• You will also possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, project financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.