FJA St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
Commercial Manager
FJA St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
FJA is an innovative engineering consultancy delivering technical, professional, advisory and construction services in the utilities field. We specialise in utility engineering design across Australia's largest infrastructure projects. Our growing brand portfolio includes FJA Consulting, FJA Underbore and FJA Water (Sydney Water WSC). As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our commercial management capability to ensure every project we deliver is profitable, efficient, and well-managed from a financial perspective.
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial management of all projects across the business. This pivotal role will ensure accurate invoicing, timely collation of timesheet data, rigorous change management, and robust financial oversight of project performance.
You will work closely with our engineering technical team, Lead Engineer, Project Manager, and Company Associates to ensure every project is financially on track. You will also collaborate with the Business Development team to provide informed feedback on bid pricing and budget adequacy, helping to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of our proposals.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all project commercial management functions across the business
* Manage and process invoicing for all projects in a timely manner
* Collate and verify timesheet data for project reporting and billing
* Lead financial change management, including development of variations and incorporation into project budgets
* Review each project's financial performance against forecast and budget
* Identify and flag risks to project profitability and recommend corrective actions
* Collaborate with the Business Development team on bid pricing and budget adequacy
* Provide financial insight to improve cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting processes
* Ensure commercial practices comply with company policies and client requirements
You'll Bring
* 5+ years' experience in a commercial management role within engineering, construction, or professional services
* Strong knowledge of project financial control, change management, and budget tracking
* Proficiency with financial and project management tools (experience with Wrike or similar is a plus)
* Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
* Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across technical, delivery, and business development teams
* Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
* A proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Why Join FJA?
* Role hours can be discussed with each candidate between 25-38 hours per week
* Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid
* Work-from-home friendly culture
* Profit share of up to 10% of your total salary package, paid in two instalments each year
* Associate program for long-serving team members offering additional profit share opportunities
* Be a key part of the leadership team shaping the commercial health of the business
* Supportive, values-led culture with a strong focus on delivery excellence
* Autonomy, trust, and opportunities for growth
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Civil Engineering
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at FJA by 2x
Get notified about new Commercial Manager jobs in St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia .
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 12 hours ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months ago
Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Commercial Performance Manager - Oceania
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$190,000.00-A$240,000.00 6 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 months ago
St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Senior Relationship Manager – Commercial Broker
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago
North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 5 hours ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago
Commercial Manager – National Growth & Client Strategy
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago
Senior Manager - Commercial & Innovation
Mascot, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago
Business Development Manager - Commercial
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago
Auburn, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Commercial Manager – National Growth & Client Strategy
Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours ago
We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr