UGL are looking for an experienced **Commercial Manager** to join our TasWater CDO based in Hobart. The Commercial Manager will promote, encourage and assist senior management and project teams in implementing effective commercial (contractual and financial) practices.
The purpose of the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is to build the capability and capacity of TasWater to fulfil its customer promises for improved service levels by efficiently and effectively delivering an accelerated capital program of works.
**The TasWater CDO will deliver**:
- Opportunities for people to grow and develop
- Economic benefits and growth opportunities for local industry
- Improved safety outcomes
- Capacity and capability to transition the program back to TasWater post completion
- The necessary framework for emergent projects
**What will a day look like in this role**
- Ensure project managers, contract administrators and all relevant project staff understand and comply with commercial requirements in contracts with customers and major/high risk subcontracts as per policies, procedures and guidelines
- Attend contract acceptance and contract review meetings as necessary to ensure commercial and contract administration issues comply with contract requirements, policies and procedures
- Manage commercial issues, minor and major contract disputes when delegated by senior management
- Assist contract administrators and project managers as needed in commercial matters e.g. claims, contractual issues, disputes, preparing subcontract terms and conditions, and setting up administration procedures on and off site with finance
**What would we expect you to bring to the team**
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or other associated disciplines Relevant industry experience
- Extensive experience in commercial and contract administration gained on construction, engineering or associated projects
- Self-management and commitment to deliver results, with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies
**What makes you right for UGL**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play
**About Us**
UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
**Discipline**: Commercial Manager
**Primary Location**: Australia-TAS-Hobart
**Work Type**: Full-time