Commercial Manager - Operations and Maintenance

The opportunity

The Commercial Manager Operations & Maintenance is responsible for delivering commercial strategy, optimising revenue opportunities, mitigating project risk, and managing key contracts and stakeholder relationships. This role involves commercial planning, financial oversight of projects, negotiating major subcontracts, driving project performance and ensuring profitable business growth in alignment with organisational goals. In this role the successful incumbent can envision themselves attending to tasks such as:

What you’ll do

Partner closely with Contract Managers to ensure successful project and contract outcomes

Support bid and tender teams by identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks, while contributing to procurement strategies and commercial submissions

Lead and support the negotiation of subcontractor and supplier agreements to achieve favourable commercial outcomes

Oversee contract performance through effective program management, cost control, reporting, contract validation, claims management, extensions of time and governance compliance

Ensure effective commercial handover of awarded projects, providing clear guidance on contractual rights, obligations, risks and opportunities

Drive continuous improvement of Risk & Opportunity processes through training, coaching, system enhancements and governance initiatives

What we offer

Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company

A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue

Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options

We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

Flexible working conditions including WFH day’s available

What we’re looking for

A tertiary / post-graduate qualification in Commercial Law / Contract Management or related discipline (e.g. finance, contract law, etc.) is preferred

5+ Years construction and service based contracting experience working in a commercial and/or legal department

Understanding of the broader Utilities construction sector and construction of complex water assets

Background in the successful negotiation of forms of contract with an acceptable risk profile in accordance with policies and procedures;

Collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team

A highly skilled strategic thinker with a strong ability to influence outcomes and decisions

Able to travel and attend client sites

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.