Commercial Project Manager

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Downer Full time

**Downer's Mission**

We plan, create, and sustain. Our teams work closely with customers to design, build, and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

**Job Description**

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven Commercial Business Manager to join our team at Downer. As a key member of our Transport & Infrastructure business, you will play a critical role in managing and maintaining road networks across Australia and New Zealand.

You will be responsible for supporting the Program Director with day-to-day business operations, commercial, financial, and performance management of our contracts. You will also have opportunities to influence long-term growth and development by getting involved in all aspects of tender and project delivery.

Responsibilities:

  1. Support the Program Director with commercial, financial, and performance management of contracts.
  2. Identify commercial risks and draft qualifications for tender and project delivery.
  3. Closing commercial negotiations with clients and governing contract execution.
  4. Align head contract conditions with subcontractor quotes and prepared subcontracts.
  5. Assist in submitting payment claims, variations, EOTs, contract correspondence, and administration.
  6. Work with the Commercial Director and legal advisors to resolve disputes.

Requirements:

  • Formal qualifications in Contract/Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law (desired).
  • 10+ years' experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator.
  • Operational experience, bringing real advice and learnings to project delivery teams.
  • Commercial insight, exposure to commercial and legal issues impacting business and project delivery.
  • Autonomous management of the contract lifecycle.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Financial acumen, strong financial reporting skills, and ability to analyse financial information.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.


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