About the Role
Our IFM client is seeking an experienced commercial manager to support a long-term government contract within the government and justice business. The commercial manager will work closely with the project teams. Having the ability to investigate to make solid recommendations based on commercial, financial, and legal positions, including diving into the detail and providing practical guidance.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role will see you provide expert commercial expertise to support and guide the delivery team.

Duties and responsibilities

Develop and maintain key working relationships with the relevant stakeholders, including the client, project director, project teams, and corporate support functions.

Strong upstream and downstream relationships

Lead the resolution of any commercial claims and disputes when they arise.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the head contract.

Provide advice on commercial and contract risk management

Work closely with downstream procurement/subcontracts teams to drive efficiency in contracting arrangements

Liaise with the legal team in relation to issues requiring legal review/discussion.

Lead review proposed contract changes

Identify under-performing areas; develop and implement performance improvement plans

Provide commercial leadership for project mobilisations to ensure sustained project success.

Review the effectiveness of current project control systems and procedures and identify and implement strategies for improvement in accordance with the contract.

Ensure the effective implementation of commercial and financial risk and opportunity management.

Develop and lead the implementation of best practice policies and procedures and continue to drive innovation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the contract

In conjunction with corporate stakeholders, implement and manage a regular project health check regime, including ongoing management to ensure identified actions are closed in a timely manner.

Responsibility for the ongoing development of commercial capability of the Contract

Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines, and follow through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, as well various project control systems and strategies

Experience with SAP and Power BI desirable.

To be successful you will have the following:

Hold a degree in Legal, Business, accounting, or commerce.

5+ years of experience as a commercial manager managing long-term O&M contracts.

Demonstrated understanding of contract and construction law and project commercial administration systems.

Experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts/projects

Experience in client engagement and strong negotiating skills

Proven track record in successfully delivering commercial outcomes

Proven ability to multitask on various competing projects

Outstanding communication skills with the ability to distil complex contracts and give clear, concise, and succinct guidance

Benefits
Our client offers you a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter. Real career progression and ongoing professional development. In addition, you will find a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding working environment. We can say first hand we see diversity, inclusion, and collaboration at every turn.

About the Company
Our client is one of Australasia’s largest and oldest dedicated integrated facilities service providers with a proud history. Their clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to communities. Our client is truly unique in what they do and how they deliver

Laurence Executive specialises in:

Business Development and Sales, Operation Managers, Commercial Management, Bid and Pre-Contract teams, Project Managers, Directors, Engineers, Estimators, Analysts, and General Managers in the “C Suite” in the Infrastructure, Resources, Environmental, Mining and Remediation, Telco, Rail, Facilities Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, and B2B solution space.

Laurence Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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You must be an Australian Citizen to apply

Level 14/330 Collins Street,

Melbourne 3000.

PH: 0458643191

www.laurencerecruitment.com.au