Contracts and Commercial Manager
Key Information
Location
Onshore
Work environment
Office
Work area
All
Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor
Applicable project phase
Development / construction / operations
Tasks and responsibilities
A Contracts and Commercial Manager has overall responsibility for all key subcontracts, supplier, and commercial agreements. Key responsibilities typically include managing and reporting on all key contract activities during the project lifecycle, drafting commercial and contractual documents, ensuring compliance with all contractual procedures to mitigate commercial risk, advise and assist with pricing and commercial terms and negotiation of all commercial and operational terms with contractors and subcontractors.
Example competencies
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in relevant field such as law, business or finance
Experience
Experience working in a senior Contracts / Commercial role throughout the entire lifecycle of a project
Experience on large infrastructure projects
Strong project management experience
Wind farm experience highly desirable
Experience liaising with various project stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships to ensure contract and commercial delivery
Skills and knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of contract management
Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
Background in or general understanding of renewables and wind energy industries
Microsoft suite proficiency including Microsoft Excel
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Extensive knowledge around local and offshore laws, regulation, and compliance
Physical requirements
Ability to travel from time to time as required to ensure contract compliance
Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Personal attributes
Leadership qualities and ability to manage and mentor a small team
Great interpersonal skills
Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture
