AddressWe have been retained exclusively to source a Commercial Manager to take full responsibility for the "Commercial" delivery of a circa $350M Defence project. Reporting directly to the Contractors' Representative and Senior Management, this key role and will have a sole project focus with an approximate remaining program of appx 15 months.
The Organisation
Currently identified as a key provider and a trusted, National Defence (Building) contractor, this principal contractor has secured multiple government/defence projects up to $700M+ providing a period of “ongoing” project opportunities that will see them project active for some time.
For over forty years now, they have successfully delivered projects across the Commercial building landscape traditionally partnering with various government agencies.
One of the organisation’s “core strengths” identifies them as being regarded for fair, honest and straightforward dealing. It’s widely known that clients can rely on the commitments they make and the manner in which they conduct themselves.
Key Deliverables
Your day-to-day tasks will vary significantly, however, key deliverables will remain consistent and will include the following;
• Commercial risk management and direction of head contract and subcontract packages
• Contract administration of the project, the head contract and subcontract packages, and all other project procurements.
• Maximisation of project value recovery, cost control and cash management
• Responsible for all project contract issues including subcontract letting, variations, progress claims and contract correspondence
• Budget and forecast cost management and reporting.
• Project negotiation with clients, contractors, legal advisors and company management.
• Management and mentoring of project contract administration staff, contract administrators and building graduates
• Reporting of any Company contractual matters that present risk or opportunity to the Contracts Manager and Project Manager
• Promote the company’s image at all times
• Stay abreast of Corporate, Legislative and Statutory requirements applicable to your role
Capabilities & Experience
This is a challenging and rewarding role where you'll rely on your previous senior leadership experience to deliver on commercial and financial requirements. Your experience in the principal contracting space will demonstrate your competency in financial management, forecasting, and procurement.
To be considered you must be able to demonstrate/possess the following;
- Q.S - Construction Management / Engineering qualification
- 10+ years post-graduate experience within a Principal Contractor environment.
- Experience in managing commercial responsibilities across projects >$100M in project value.
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Suite).
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate performance objectives for staff.
- Demonstrated ability to drive the program to meet project objectives.
- Experience in leading and motivating teams safely during project completion.
- A well-developed “commercial acumen” derived from demonstratable, critical project dealings.
- An awareness and commitment to cultural sensitives and awareness across the overall workforce and stakeholder interaction
- Australian citizen with the ability to secure government security clearance
Given the remote location of this role, our client has put together an exceptional package that makes significant consideration for the remote location.
*Very competitive base salary, in comparison, very competitive across the Tier 1 principal contracting space
* $1000 per week remote allowance
*$100 per week LAFHA first 12 months tax free
* Full relocation package to Katherine
*Full accommodation for project duration (apartment/house/camp)
Interested?
If you wish to align your career with an industry leader who is extremely competitive in securing major government and private projects, call Paul Gay0415379*** for an initial conversation or alternatively follow the prompts below to submit your resume for consideration.
