Commercial Manager | Albury, NSW

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CPB Contractors is inviting Expressions of Interest from motivated and career-driven Commercial Manager to join our team for an exciting new project in Albury, New South Wales.

This is a key project leadership role responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of the project, managing contractual obligations, and driving positive financial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Director and senior leadership team to provide commercial guidance, manage project risk and opportunity, and support the successful delivery of this significant healthcare project.

This is a site-based position and would suit either an experienced Commercial Manager or a highly capable Senior Contracts Manager / Commercial Lead ready to step into a project leadership role.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Leadership Team, the Commercial Manager will be responsible for leading all commercial and contractual functions across the project, ensuring robust financial management, effective risk mitigation, and compliance with project and company requirements.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience delivering commercial outcomes on major building, healthcare, or infrastructure projects and possess strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities across the project.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company governance requirements, and project procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to the Project Director and leadership team.
• Work closely with project controls, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to optimise project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and support commercial and contract administration personnel.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Significant experience in a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, or similar commercial leadership role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration, procurement, and project financial controls.
• Experience delivering commercial outcomes on major building, health, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience managing large subcontract packages and contractor commercial relationships.
• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience delivering major healthcare infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts and commercial frameworks.
• Experience leading commercial teams on large-scale projects.

Why Join This Project?

• Opportunity to work on a landmark healthcare infrastructure project.
• Key project leadership role with significant influence on project outcomes.
• Long-term project opportunity.
• Supportive and collaborative project environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Career development opportunities within a leading construction business.

If you are passionate about commercial leadership and have a strong background delivering successful outcomes on major construction projects, we encourage you to apply.