Overview
Hybrid Work Arrangement (3 days office, 2 days home). Base yourself in Sydney or Melbourne. Permanent Full Time.
The position
The Commercial Manager leads all commercial activities for the Boulder Creek Wind Farm, including civil works, electrical works, WTG transport and installation, substations, and commissioning. Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with cross-functional teams and contractors, this role supports strong commercial governance, contract compliance, cost and claims management, forecasting, and stakeholder alignment throughout construction and commissioning. This position plays a key role in delivering a safe, timely, and cost-effective renewable energy project while upholding RES' commitment to safety, sustainability, inclusion, and transparent commercial practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead commercial administration, ensuring contract compliance and timely management of claims, variations, and notices.
* Produce accurate contractual documentation and instructions.
* Manage workload independently and guide a small team to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
* Apply sound judgement and negotiation to support risk decisions and stakeholder alignment.
* Maintain governance across cost control, forecasting, risk, valuations, and reporting.
* Monitor performance and recommend corrective actions.
* Support resolution of design, constructability, and compliance issues.
* Build effective stakeholder relationships.
* Promote a safe, inclusive, values-driven culture.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline), Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial/Contracts Management, Business or related field.
* Strong understanding of commercial and contractual principles within large infrastructure or energy projects.
* Experience administering construction contracts (EPC/BOP/WTG/TSI or similar).
* Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to independently manage complex commercial interfaces, risks and competing priorities.
* Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word and project/financial reporting systems.
* Full Australian Driver's Licence.
Skills
* Experience with civil and electrical Balance of Plant scopes (access roads, hardstands, foundations, cabling, substations, etc.) and Wind Turbine Generator.
* Experience in the renewable energy sector (wind, solar or BESS).
* Familiarity with Australian construction legislation, safety regulations and environmental compliance.
* Experience working within a client side or owner's engineer environment.
Experience
* Proven experience in commercial management or contract administration on major infrastructure projects.
* Demonstrated capability in cost forecasting, valuations, claims assessment and change management.
* Experience preparing detailed commercial reports for senior leaders.
* A background working in dynamic site-based environments and multidisciplinary project teams.
Culture and commitment
Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product. We are committed to safety, wellbeing, and personal growth, and value diversity. Our inclusive culture extends to the environment, communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and our carbon footprint.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. RES is an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Interview support
Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any assistance during the interview.
Recruitment process
This role will be advertised internally for one week to internal applicants. If no suitable candidates are sourced, the role will then be advertised externally for four weeks. We will contact the candidates after the four-week period. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Work rights
This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.
Company at a glance
At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. We are a large renewable energy company with a diverse portfolio and a focus on safety, sustainability and innovation.
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