Commercial Manager - Civil (Western Australia)

We are seeking an accomplished Commercial Manager to lead the contractual and commercial strategy for a premier Western Australian civil contractor. This senior leadership role requires a professional with a strong legal background who can navigate complex contracts and high‑stakes negotiations. You will act as the primary risk gatekeeper, ensuring project margins are protected through meticulous contract management and strategic claims recovery. This is a significant opportunity to influence the commercial direction of a stable, solutions‑driven business with a long history of excellence in delivering infrastructure across WA. Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-level legal and commercial advisory on various head contracts and project agreements.
- Leading the commercial strategy for major tenders and bids to ensure robust risk mitigation from the outset.
- Overseeing the preparation and negotiation of complex progress claims, variations, and extension of time (EOT) requests.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting margin leakage on high-risk projects through advanced commercial intervention.
- Driving best‑practice contract administration and mentoring project teams to improve entitlement recovery. What You’ll Bring
- A solid legal background with experience applying contractual law within a commercial environment.
- Extensive experience in a senior commercial role within the Australian civil or infrastructure sectors.
- Deep technical expertise in managing claims, dispute resolution, and delay management.
- Proven success in leading the commercial components of large‑scale tenders and bids.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and a practical, solutions‑focused approach to complex contractual issues. Benefits
- Highly market-competitive salary package of $250,000 + Super, reflecting a senior leadership level.
- Strategic role with the autonomy to shape company‑wide commercial and risk management frameworks.
- Stability within a locally owned business holding a significant pipeline of civil and utility works.
- Collaborative and personalised work environment with minimal staff turnover and consistent leadership.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio ranging from urban infrastructure to regional projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rwj3d