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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial management, including contract negotiation, claims administration, and financial performance monitoring within government and defence infrastructure projects. Proficient in managing contractual compliance and risk mitigation while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial ManagementContract NegotiationClaims AdministrationFinancial Performance MonitoringGovernment Contracts
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Contractual NoticesVariations ProcessingChange ManagementCost TrackingRisk Mitigation
Soft Skills
Effective LiaisonAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in BusinessTertiary Qualification in EngineeringTertiary Qualification in LawTertiary Qualification in FinanceTertiary Qualification in ManagementTertiary Qualification in Quantity Surveying
Industry Keywords
Defence ProjectsGovernment InfrastructureEngineering ProjectsConstruction ProjectsBuilding Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support pursuit teams in developing contracting strategies for prime contracts, major subcontracts, and purchase orders
- Administer claims, variations, delays, and subcontract execution in line with commercial strategy
- Provide timely and accurate project information to Project Managers
- Support preparation and review of estimates
- Contribute to change management processes identifying commercial exposures and claims
- Assist in negotiating major subcontracts and purchase orders
- Draft contractual correspondence, notices, letters of entitlement, and supporting documentation
- Monitor project financial performance, risks, cash flow, commercial terms, and financial targets
- Collaborate with legal, procurement, subcontracts, and other specialists on claims development and submission
- Contribute to commercial training, tools, procedures, and lessons learned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Law, Finance, Management, or Quantity Surveying
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working with contractors, subcontractors, and owners on defence or government infrastructure or engineering projects
- Strong understanding of government and defence contracts
- Proven experience in commercial management of infrastructure, engineering consulting, construction, or building projects
- Proficient in submitting contractual notices, processing variations, and managing extensions of time
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal departments and subcontractors for accurate contract cost tracking and management
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to contractual compliance and risk mitigation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work options that suit your lifestyle
- Leadership and technical development programs to support your growth
- Ongoing opportunities to lead, learn, and push boundaries
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful, high-impact projects across a variety of sectors