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Commercial Director

Clough

The Role

Overview

Lead commercial management for a $500M hospital construction project

Key Responsibilities

  • contract review
  • subcontract approval
  • commercial reporting
  • claims management
  • tender interpretation
  • dispute resolution

Tasks

-Ensure project managers, contract administrators and all relevant project staff understand and comply with commercial requirements in contracts with customers and major/high risk subcontracts as per policies, procedures and guidelines -Reporting and compliance with respect to commercial performance and legislation/code to prevent potential business exposure. -Review and approve acceptance or proposed major / high risk subcontracts and any other subcontracts as instructed by senior management -Attend contract acceptance and contract review meetings as necessary to ensure commercial and contract administration issues comply with contract requirements, policies and procedures -Lead commercial function of a building project with value exceeding $500 Million. -Assist contract administrators and project managers as needed in commercial matters e.g. claims, contractual issues, disputes, preparing subcontract terms and conditions, and setting up administration procedures on and off site with accounting -Interpret the tender and apply the commercial and contractual agreement both at Head Contract and Sub Contract level as per Security of Payments Act. -Manage commercial issues, minor and major contract disputes when delegated by senior management

Requirements

  • risk assessment
  • project management
  • contract admin
  • bachelor degree
  • 5+ years
  • certificate iv

What You Bring

-Skill in quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and development of risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects. -5 years’ + experience in lead commercial management role. -Supervisor/Management Training (Certificate IV in Frontline Management) desirable. -Advanced skills in procedures for project contract administration, general business administration and project management. -Understand scope of works for the project and regions and business units and each subcontracted section of works including the ability to interpret drawings and specifications. -Experience in preparing and negotiating major variations, extension of time and prolongation claims. -Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or other associated disciplines essential. -10 Years experience as a Senior Commercial Manager/Director with experience working within a project management environment in commercial and contract administration gained on construction, engineering or associated projects. -Post graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines desirable.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future. -A competitive remuneration package -Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join -Ongoing learning and development opportunities (through Engineers Australia, AIM Training, LinkedIn Learning and more) -Numerous mental health and well-being programs -Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more -Salary continuance insurance (criteria applies)

The Company

About Clough

-A global leader in integrated project delivery, offering engineering, procurement, construction, and asset services. -Operates across energy, industrial, infrastructure, and water resources sectors. -Known for handling complex, large-scale projects in challenging environments. -Delivers iconic projects such as oil and gas plants, infrastructure developments, and energy facilities. -Specializes in offshore construction and heavy industrial projects. -Adopts an innovative approach, leveraging new technologies to enhance project outcomes and safety.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Resources

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Mining and Minerals

Water

Power

Chemicals

Petrochemicals

LNG

Industrial

Marine

Electro-Mechanical

Civil

Commissioning

Decommissioning

Engineering

Construction

Asset Services