Commercial Manager
Description
The Commercial Manager supports the delivery of commercial and contract management activities across assigned transport infrastructure projects. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, reporting, and contract administration, ensuring projects are delivered within approved financial frameworks and in alignment with company policies and procedures.
Core responsibilities
Promote and adhere to QIC’s “Safety First” culture and standards.
Support leadership in fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment.
Assist in the development and implementation of contracting strategies in line with project and business objectives.
Ensure compliance with commercial, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Commercial & financial management
Support preparation and monitoring of project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flows.
Track project performance against budgets and highlight variances, risks, and trends.
Contribute to cashflow forecasting and expenditure tracking.
Prepare regular commercial and financial reports for internal stakeholders.
Contracts & procurement
Manage elements of contract administration, including variations, claims, and change control.
Support the development of procurement packages and tender documentation.
Assist in evaluating contractor submissions and recommendations.
Ensure proper documentation across the contract lifecycle.
Risk & controls
Identify, assess, and escalate commercial risks and opportunities.
Support implementation of risk management processes and mitigation plans.
Work closely with Project Controls to ensure aligned reporting and controls.
Stakeholder & project support
Collaborate with project managers, finance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment.
Provide commercial input to project teams to support decision-making and issue resolution.
Assist in managing contractual disputes and claims with guidance from senior leadership.
Process & continuous improvement
Support implementation of commercial systems, tools, and reporting processes (e.g., PRISM, SAP, Power BI).
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial practices.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Cost Engineering, Law, or related field
10 years of commercial experience in construction or infrastructure projects
Experience in cost management, contract administration, and reporting
Exposure to large-scale or multi-project environments preferred
Familiarity with contracts, claims, and change management processes
Experience using systems such as SAP, PRISM, or similar tools