Commercial Manager | $120m Residential Project | Lower North Shore

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an award-winning construction company delivering a major $120M high-rise residential apartment project on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

This is a senior project position with responsibility for the commercial performance of the project, providing an chance to take genuine ownership across procurement, cost management, subcontractor management and commercial strategy.

We are also open to speaking with experienced Contracts Managers as well as accomplished Senior Contracts Administrators ready to step into a Contracts/Commercial Manager role.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Project Director and wider construction team, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual function across the project.

- Leading the commercial management of a $120m residential development
- Developing and managing procurement strategies and letting major subcontract packages
- Managing project cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow
- Managing subcontractor claims, variations, EOTs and contractual matters
- Reviewing scopes of work and ensuring comprehensive subcontract agreements
- Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk
- Working closely with the project and site teams to achieve commercial and program outcomes
- Managing head contract requirements and client-side commercial matters
- Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management
- Leading, mentoring and supporting Contracts Administrators within the project team
- Driving strong commercial processes throughout the project lifecycle

About You





You will be an experienced construction commercial professional with a strong background delivering projects for a head contractor or builder/developer.

Ideally, you will have:

- Experience as a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator
- Strong experience across residential, commercial or mixed-use construction
- Experience working on large-scale projects, ideally $80M+
- Strong procurement and subcontractor management capability
- Demonstrated experience with cost reporting, forecasting, variations and claims
- Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk
- Experience with Jobpac, Procore or similar construction management systems
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
- The ability to lead and mentor junior commercial staff
- A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar

Previous Class 2 residential experience will be highly regarded, however candidates with strong commercial experience across other major building projects are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is an prospect to step into a key commercial position on a significant Sydney residential development with a robust pipeline of work ahead.

For an experienced Senior CA, it represents a genuine opportunity to step into Contracts Management and take ownership of the commercial function on a major project.

For an established Contracts Manager, it offers the opportunity to join an experienced team and play a key role in the delivery of a landmark Lower North Shore development.

Additional Information

- Lead commercial delivery of a $120m high-rise residential project
- Own procurement, cost reporting, forecasting and commercial strategy
- Great opportunity for a Senior CA ready to step into a Manager role

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📌 Commercial Manager (Sydney)
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