Senior Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Job Description

Be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Programme, a $34 Billion Infrastructure upgrade project Multiple roles available with generous salary package + benefits on offer Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future Why you can stop your search: Everyday Sydney Water is providing world-class water and wastewater services to the over 5 million people who call Greater Sydney home. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future. At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our environment, our customers, and our employees. We are currently looking for the best-in-class Senior Commercial Manager ideally with backgrounds in Water Infrastructure Projects or Construction Projects . We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 billion investment program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources. About the Senior Commercial Manager roles: In this role the Senior Commercial Manager will lead the procurement, contract management and financial management within the multi-million dollar nominated Program Delivery portfolio and drive strategic commercial outcomes by ensuring performance remains within the approved funding/funding envelop. This role is responsible for leading and managing the commercial advisory during major project transactions, proactively mitigating commercial risks during the delivery phase through dispute avoidance and resolution strategies, providing commercial recommendations and briefings to the senior executives on key commercial issues and driving them to timely closure. About you: 15+ years’ contract and commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sectors, such as civil, rail, mining, oil and gas Relevant work experience for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors in addition to client side Experience managing commercial contracts from $300M to $1 Billion Strong understanding of construction transaction and delivery models, including incentivised target cost model, DBOM, D&C, EPCM and Alliance Demonstrated experience in partnering with the business in effective contract and commercial management strategies Ability to partner closely with the business while maintaining a degree of functional independence Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business and engineering Why our team like working at Sydney Water: Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding! Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges. Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance. We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, gender, or culture. Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter. Dive into Our Great Benefits! Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr