Project Commercial Manager

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.

We also offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer.
• Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Project Commercial Manager is a key member of the project leadership team, responsible for the contractual, financial and risk management of a major infrastructure project. Working closely with the Project Manager and operational teams, you will help deliver the required margin return, improve the predictability of financial outcomes and ensure sound commercial practices are applied throughout the project.

As a Project Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across project operations, with a strong focus on sustainable profitability, risk mitigation, accurate reporting and the timely resolution change on the project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial, contractual and risk-management expertise to improve project performance.
• Working with project leadership to develop and implement commercial strategies, operational plans and business-improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring sound financial, contractual and business practices are applied consistently with Downer policies, procedures, systems and Project Management Methodology.
• Establishing sound and consistent procurement practices for suppliers and subcontractors while minimising commercial risk.
• Drive project cost control and forecasting
• Building effective relationships with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, supply-chain partners, consultants and other Downer business units.
• Developing commercial and risk awareness within the project team through training, workshops, coaching and mentoring.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills:

You will be an accomplished commercial leader with strong financial acumen, sound judgement and the ability to turn complex project information into clear, practical commercial decisions. You will communicate and negotiate effectively, build productive customer and stakeholder relationships, and influence project outcomes across integrated teams, including team members who may not report directly to you.

You must have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, such as a BSc, RICS or NZCQS qualification.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a commercial lead role, preferably with contractors delivering predominantly civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience as the commercial lead on projects valued at more than $100 million.
• Experience working across commercial arrangements including construct-only, design-and-construct, Alliance and joint venture models.
• Effective negotiation, influencing, written communication and verbal communication skills.
• A strong customer focus and the ability to identify project solutions that add customer value and support financial performance.
• The ability to lead and influence people who are not direct reports.
• The ability to demonstrate Downer’s values of Excellence, Collaboration, Courage and Integrity. Beneficial for the role.
• Experience developing commercial capability through training, workshops, coaching and mentoring.
• The flexibility to work on projects outside your home base from time to time.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with Downer and become part of a leading company that has a strong footprint in Infrastructure around New Zealand. We place huge value on developing our people and support ongoing training and development opportunities.

We can also offer:

• Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts.
• A supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a business with a strong focus on Zero Harm, sustainability and responsible working practices.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply:

Here’s your chance to join a great team and continue developing your career with Downer! If this role interests you, apply via www.downercareers.co.nz. Job number 737296.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.