Commercial Manager - Construction Contracts

About the role

A contract opportunity is available for an experienced Construction Commercial Manager to join a Queensland Government infrastructure delivery team. The role provides specialist commercial advice and support across a portfolio of construction projects, strengthens contract administration practices and improves the capability of project delivery teams. It works closely with senior leadership and project delivery professionals to provide independent commercial oversight and practical guidance on contract administration and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and independent reviews across a portfolio of construction projects
• Review and assess contractual variations, including entitlement, supporting evidence, valuation methods and recommendations
• Review contractual correspondence, notices, variation directions, completion notices and letters of acceptance for compliance with contractual requirements
• Identify contractual risks, commercial exposure, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement
• Act as escalation point for complex commercial issues, disputed variations and emerging contractual disputes
• Provide contract interpretation and commercial risk advice, recommending practical resolution strategies
• Support project teams with contractual negotiations and the preparation of matters requiring formal legal advice
• Deliver training, coaching and practical guidance to improve contract administration capability
• Develop standardized templates, checklists and processes, and review standard government construction contracts to recommend improvements

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in commercial management and administration of Australian construction contracts
• Experience supporting project managers, superintendents and delivery teams with contract administration
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation and contract management practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coach and build capability across project delivery teams

Required skills

• Construction contract management, especially variation assessments, contractual notices and dispute resolution
• Ability to interpret contractual provisions and assess commercial risks and entitlements
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to give independent, practical advice on complex contractual matters
• Excellent written communication skills, able to prepare clear commercial recommendations and contractual correspondence

This is a contract position based in Brisbane, advertised by a recruitment consultant who handles applications directly.