Project Commercial Manager Job Description
This role is for a Commercial Leader who can provide accurate and up-to-date cost control reporting. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the financial health and profitability of the project.
The successful candidate will oversee commercial performance, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and legislation. They will support the project team in achieving successful financial outcomes while minimising risk.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commercial Leadership & Risk Management: Support the Project Manager in maximising project profitability and minimising risk by overseeing financial, contractual, and administrative matters throughout the project lifecycle.
* Contract Administration & Claims Management: Manage all aspects of head contract and subcontract administration, including negotiation and submission of progress claims, variations, extension of time claims, and delay notices in line with contractual obligations.
* Financial Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate budgets, process accruals and cost transfers, prepare cash flows and financial reports, monitor cost performance, and raise potential overruns to the Project Manager.
* Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Oversee procurement processes, review and finalise subcontract agreements, evaluate subcontractor payments and claims, and ensure scopes of work are clearly defined and compliant.
* Team Development & Compliance: Lead commercial team performance, foster professional development, ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and the Security of Payments Act, and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Skills and Qualifications: Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of construction law and regulations.
* Education: Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
Benefits:
* Health and Wellbeing: Access to discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit, and employee assistance program (EAP).
* Time for Life/Work-Life Balance: Birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
* Financial Wellbeing: Competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance, and employee share program.
* Career Development: Training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued.