Senior Commercial Manager – Design & Construction

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a strong background in major infrastructure delivery, ideally gained within a Tier 1 contractor or complex delivery joint venture workplace.

This is an opportunity for a commercially astute professional who understands the contractual, financial and operational challenges of delivering major design and construct (D&C;) projects.

The Opportunity

- Lead commercial and contractual management across complex design and construction projects.
- Navigate the commercial complexities of delivery joint ventures, including contractual interfaces, governance and risk allocation.
- Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EOTs), disputes and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with contractual notification requirements, time-bar provisions and critical contractual deadlines.
- Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout project delivery.
- Work closely with Project Directors, construction teams and senior stakeholders to protect commercial outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice on contract interpretation, entitlement,



risk exposure and commercial performance.

About You

- Significant commercial management experience within a Tier 1 contractor, major infrastructure contractor or delivery joint venture.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale D&C; infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in contractual notices, time-bar provisions, variations, claims and extensions of time.
- Strong understanding of Australian construction contracts and complex commercial risk allocation.
- Experience operating within challenging, multi-stakeholder project delivery environments.
- Commercially astute, technically strong and confident engaging with senior project leadership.

Why Consider This Opportunity? This is a senior commercial role where your experience, judgement and ability to navigate complex contractual challenges will make a genuine difference.

You will work alongside experienced project delivery professionals on significant Queensland infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, manage risk and drive successful project outcomes.

📌 Senior Commercial Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Aequalis Consulting
📍 Brisbane