Commercial Manager - Rail / Australia

A tier one Contractor our searching for a dynamic Commercial Managers to work alongside a busy rail department. The Commercial Manager will ensure the success of current and future projects within Queensland.


Commercial Manager Responsibilities of the role include

* 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
* Interpret the tender and apply the commercial and contractual agreement both at Head Contract and Sub Contract level as per Security of Payments Act.
* Manage commercial issues, minor and major contract disputes when delegated by senior management
* Assist contract administrators and project managers as needed in commercial matters
* Review and approve acceptance or proposed major / high risk subcontracts and any other subcontracts as instructed by senior management
* Lead identification and quantification of Head Contract scope changes and all subsequent negotiations with the Client
* Negotiate contract terms and conditions with customers/subcontractors as authorised by senior management in liaison with project management, as per policies, procedures and guidelines
* Undertake post-contract completion reviews, analyse results, undertake corrective actions


To be successful in this key role, you must have

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or other associated disciplines
* 10+ years experience in commercial and contract administration gained on construction, engineering or associated projects
* 5-10 years experience in commercial management role



For more information about this role and projects, please contact me.

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