Commercial Manager

McMahon Services is an industry leader in environmental, infrastructure and building construction services. : Our people are central to what we do. We value creating a positive, open and collaborative work environment with a focus on operating as one multidisciplinary team. We are firmly committed to looking after our staff, from safety in the workplace through to professional development, ongoing training, and equal opportunities.

With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 1,000 staff and deliver projects from city centres to some of the country’s most remote regions.

The Building & Construction customer stream delivers commercial and industrial building, fit-outs and maintenance projects. Our Commercial building team delivers projects ranging from $1m - $30m.

Due to growth across our group, we are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Civil and Infrastructure Customer Stream. : Work Type: Full Time, Permanent : Location: Adelaide, SA : About the role : This will include, but is not limited to:

• Provide leadership to all staff within the customer stream on best practice commercial management of projects including championing the use of existing, and leading change management with respect to new, Company systems and process
• Audit and report on the use of commercial systems and processes within the Customer Stream
• Identify and support systemic changes in the contract management areas to ensure consistency of practices
• Build staff and organisational capacity, add value through supporting robust contract and performance management processes
• Design and manage a centralised contract management system ensuring all information is in place and current
• Lead and enforce the proper use of systems and processes related to project and commercial management by all project teams within the relevant area including working with the Commercial Advisors to champion systems and troubleshoot issues
• As part of the project start-up, assist setting up the commercial and contract processes and procedures for all the business unit projects
• Deliver training on commercial management issues and systems and process to Commercial Advisors and others in the project teams as required
• Ensure lessons learned processes are conducted for all projects and participate in such processes for loss-making projects in the customer stream and ensure important lessons learned are shared across the business
• Undertake and assist others in the customer stream undertaking, negotiations with customers and subcontractors with respect to contract terms, variations, quality issues and any disputes or potential disputes with a view to early resolution
• Review final head contracts issued by clients to ensure negotiated terms are captured and arrange execution
• Ensure highest level of integrity and confidentiality of the contract process and proper adherence to Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist in implementation of new subcontractor/supplier engagement process including taking steps to have existing subcontractors and suppliers set up in the new system
• Manage live register of all subcontract/supplier agreements and ensure all the agreements are up to date and all insurances are current
• Projects are reported, regular project meetings are held and projects are set up with, and maintain, appropriate processes for budgeting, cost tracking and forecasting
• Manage progress claims and variation claims in a timely manner
• Oversee (and conduct where necessary) the performance of contract administration activities including preparing and issuing variations, notices of delays, extension of time and progress claims, and invoices once draft claims are approved
• Mentor, lead and support all Commercial Advisors and as necessary others in the project team in performing commercial functions
• Assist in development of annual budget & forecasting for the Customer Stream

About you : To be successful in this role, you will:

• Strong leadership skills including an ability to lead change
• Proven problem-solving ability, detailed orientation and effective inter-personal skills
• Relationship management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have the ability to conceptualise, outline, perform, and direct research and legal writing skills
• Aptitude and willingness to learn
• Have ability to handle and resolve all vendors/suppliers complains and comments
• Must have good time management and adherence to agreed schedules and timeframes
• Have strong work ethic and ability to relate well to both work colleagues within a team environment and external parties
• Must have understanding of commercial and project risk management

What we offer : Full-time position with an attractive remuneration, with access to weekly pay, Employe