The Commercial Manager is responsible for the commercial performance of our projects from tender pricing through delivery, variation recovery and final project outcomes. The role works across estimating, project delivery and finance to ensure commercial decisions are explicit, challenged and aligned to project performance. The role also develops project performance analytics and prepares clear project commentary to support stronger commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities
Partner on supplier pricing and challenge tender cost assumptions
Test commercial tender risks and provide transparent commercial assumptions handover
Track project margin delivery and monitor cost movement trends
Identify efficiencies, savings and develop project performance analytics
Identify cost increases early and recoverable project variations
Support variation pricing recovery and escalate margin recovery risks
Prepare project commentary and improve live margin visibility
Report risks, savings and recovery to support stronger margin forecasting

About you
Quantity Surveyor experience preferred,



ideally in civil construction or related industries
Demonstrated commercial, project controls, finance or estimating experience
Strong understanding of tender pricing, project budgets, margin tracking and cost control
Experience reviewing cost movements, savings and recoverable variations with Project Managers
Ability to develop project performance analytics and clear commercial commentary
Confident using ERP systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Excel
Robust communication, stakeholder management and commercial judgement

About us

CRE Group is a leading civil construction and material processing contractor operating across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. Our company continues to grow rapidly, with projects diversified across civil construction, bulk earthworks, remediation works, landfill construction, and crushing & screening services. We are committed to delivering excellence in our industry, driven by our core values of culture, respect, and excellence.
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📌 Commercial Manager Melbourne
🏢 Cre Civil Group
📍 Melbourne