About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
Are you ready to drive impactful outcomes in large-scale infrastructure and maintenance projects and shaping future growth? We're looking for an adaptive and approachable Commercial Business Managers to join our team at either our North Ryde, Sydney or Walkley Heights, Adelaide offices in Australia.

Downer's Maintenance and ITS business is a leading market leader in road maintenance and construction projects. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals who are eager to drive our growth ambitions.

Why This Role is Exciting:

Highly Engage: Support the Program Director with day-to-day business operations, commercial, financial, and performance management of our contracts.
Influence Growth: Get involved in all aspects of tender and project delivery, with opportunities to influence long-term growth and development.
Dynamic Environment: Work closely with project delivery teams and SMEs, identifying commercial risks and drafting suitable qualifications.
Negotiation Power: Close commercial negotiations with clients and govern contract execution.
Hands-On Experience: Review subcontractor quotes, prepare subcontracts, and align head contract conditions.
Supportive Role: Provide guidance in submission of payment claims, variations, EOTs, contract correspondence, and administration.
Dispute Resolution: Assist in dispute matters, working with the Commercial Director and legal advisors.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications: Formal qualifications in Contract/Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law are desirable, or 10+ years’ experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator.
Operational Experience: Bring real, tangible advice and learnings to the project delivery teams and apply your knowledge to practical solutions.
Commercial Insight: Exposure to commercial and legal issues impacting business and project delivery.
Autonomous Management: Demonstrated experience in autonomous management of the contract lifecycle.
Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes.
Financial Acumen: Strong financial reporting skills and the ability to analyse financial information.
Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients and stakeholders.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth and development. Apply now to make a significant impact on our projects and shape the future with us!

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

A suite of benefits including health & wellbeing, financial, lifestyle and technology discounts
The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
Working for a multifaceted organisation with diverse divisions to explore endless opportunities for growth and continuous learning
Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women

To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:

Alicia Jacobson – Specialist Recruitment Advisor
E: Alicia.Jacobson@downergroup.com

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.

Commercial Business Manager

Downer New Zealand

Commercial Business Manager

Downer New Zealand

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Downer New Zealand

Commercial Business Manager

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