IEPro are working with an established civil contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance across a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects throughout Queensland.
Based from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, this is a senior position within the business, working closely with operational leaders and project teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes across both current and future projects.
The opportunity will suit an experienced commercial professional who understands civil construction, can operate across multiple projects and enjoys being close enough to delivery to genuinely influence project performance.
The Opportunity
As Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, supporting Project Managers and senior leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
You will oversee contractual and commercial performance, identify risk and opportunity, support project teams with complex contractual matters and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting across the portfolio.
Importantly, this is not simply a reporting position. You will be expected to work closely with delivery teams, understand what is happening on projects and provide practical commercial support that improves outcomes.
The Role
In this role, you will:
Lead commercial and contractual performance across multiple civil infrastructure projects
Support Project Managers with contract administration, claims, variations and commercial strategy
Review project financial performance, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting
Identify commercial risks and opportunities across the project portfolio
Lead the preparation and negotiation of contractual claims and variations
Oversee subcontractor procurement, agreements and commercial performance
Review head contracts and provide commercial guidance to project teams




Support project mobilisation and commercial handover from pre-contracts
Develop and improve commercial systems, processes and reporting
Mentor and support Contract Administrators and project-based commercial personnel
Work closely with operational leadership to improve project performance
Provide senior management with clear and accurate commercial reporting
About You
To succeed, you will bring:
Significant commercial experience within Australian civil construction
Previous experience in a senior commercial, contracts or project commercial role
Robust understanding of construction contracts, claims, variations and contractual risk
Demonstrated experience managing commercial performance across multiple projects
Strong financial acumen including forecasting, cost reporting and project controls
Experience negotiating subcontractor agreements and managing commercial relationships
Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers and operational teams
Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management capability
Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law or a related discipline
A practical and commercially astute approach to project delivery
The Benefits
A salary package up to $230k + super
Brisbane or Gold Coast based
Senior commercial leadership position with genuine influence across the business
Work across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects
Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work across Queensland
Opportunity to develop and strengthen the commercial function
Work directly with experienced operational and executive leadership
Long-term career progression within a growing civil contractor
Please note:
Only candidates with local Australian based experience and working rights will be considered.
All applications and conversations are strictly confidential.
We look forward to hearing from you at IEPro.

📌 Commercial Manager | Civil Infrastructure | Brisbane / Gold Coast
🏢 IEPro Recruitment
📍 Brisbane