Commercial Manager

The opportunity

An opportunity has become available for a Commercial Manager to join Downer's Energy & Utilities business. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role partners closely with operational, finance and project teams to improve commercial outcomes across a portfolio of contracts and projects.

You will be instrumental in supporting project performance, protecting margins, managing contractual risks and opportunities, and driving effective commercial governance across the business. This role offers exposure to major projects and contracts across Australia and will require periodic travel to project and operational sites throughout the Eastern States to build strong stakeholder relationships and support delivery teams.

What you’ll do

• Provide commercial leadership and advice across diverse construction, maintenance and service contracts.
• Lead the management of claims, variations, contract changes and dispute resolution activities.
• Support risk and opportunity management initiatives that drive margin improvement and business outcomes.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to oversee contract performance, revenue capture and cash collection.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, project governance and performance improvement initiatives across the business.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we’re looking for

• 7+ years' experience in commercial management within construction, engineering, maintenance or infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience managing contracts, claims, variations, risk and opportunity processes during project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles, contract administration and financial performance management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and partner effectively with operational, project and finance teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Accounting or a related discipline.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.