Commercial Manager

• Perth-based role – be home every night!
• $100m worth of projects on the go
• Development Opportunity

About the role:

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join a growing team in Perth. This role would have you looking after a variety of projects including dewatering, pipelines, excavation, utilities, and crushing and screening.

The main responsibility of this role is to focus on the delivery of projects including how they’re administered on site, supporting Project Managers, and negotiate with clients. You will also have a direct report to manage.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Effectively manage allocated subcontract packages through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out
• Participate in scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gaps are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered
• Provide governance oversight of client contracts to ensure compliance to obligations, pro-active pursuit of entitlements and opportunities to maximize project profitability
• Reviewing and compiling contracts as required
• Maintain contact and good working relationships with our local subcontractors and maintain good awareness of market conditions and movements
• Be the point of contact for internal legal consultation on commercial and contractual matters
• Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems
• Prepare reporting on commercial performance periodically and on an ad hoc basis as required

To be successful in this key role, you must have:

• Post-graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, a graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines would be a preference
• Experience as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry
• Experience in all stages of subcontract management, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations management, completion and close out
• Experience with a variety of project values and complexity, including large, technically complex works packages
• Strong commercial acumen and awareness in areas of cost management and contract law
• Knowledge and understanding of industry market conditions and movements
• Demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations
• Awareness and compliance with document control and records management procedures

Shortlisting will commence immediately, click apply now or please email your resume to deborah@zenithsearch.com

All communication and your resume is treated strictly confidential and will be kept completely private until we have discussed the role and you are comfortable to move forward with the opportunity.

To find out more details about this position or any other opportunities in the construction industry, please call Deborah on 0488 822 719.

Deborah Skolnik

Principal Recruitment Consultant