Senior Commercial Manager Job Description
This role is responsible for providing support and guidance to the Project Director in the commercial management of projects. The Senior Commercial Manager will oversee the contract administration methods, practices, and procedures, ensuring sound contract management principles are applied.
* The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial contracts, contract law, and project management principles.
* Experience in managing complex major contracts, variation, and extension of time claims is highly desirable.
* The Senior Commercial Manager will lead diverse teams in the operation of commercial contracts management systems, policies, and procedures.
About the Role:
The Senior Commercial Manager provides strategic leadership and direction to the contracts team, ensuring that all project contracts meet the requirements of the project with respect to scope and execution.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing project practices and procedures, monitoring project contracts compliance with contract terms and conditions, and maintaining and updating the project baseline.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure effective contractual document control processes are adhered to within the business.
* Monitor and review financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labour, and variation costs, expected Gross margin and profits, and report any discrepancies as they arise.
* Aid Project Managers in relation to notifications, letters, and reports.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in a related field, including Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Contract Management.
* A minimum of 15 years' experience delivering complex projects, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
* Demonstrated experience in engineering/construction industry contracting practices, pricing, contract law, planning, and scheduling, government and commercial procurement regulations and practices.
Benefits:
Our company offers a competitive remuneration package combined with attractive benefits. Employees also have the opportunity to access training and career development, and workplace flexibility.
About Us:
We are a leading renewable energy company that develops, operates, and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. We work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia's clean energy future.