Commercial Manager - Infrastructure & Facilities

• Can be based Sydney / Melbourne or Brisbane

• Impressive Group / Leadership Team, Growth Trajectory

• $250K+ Super

  
  

Our client is a leading infrastructure business delivering major capital projects and ongoing asset management services across transport, health, utilities, and government portfolios. As part of their growth, they are seeking a high-calibre Commercial Manager to join the team and provide strategic commercial leadership across complex, contract-driven environments.

This opportunity suits a commercially astute professional with strong financial acumen, deep contract knowledge, and prior involvement in pre- and post-contract phases of infrastructure or facilities-based projects. Experience within PPP environments or operational facilities management contracts will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Contract Strategy & Bid Support: Shape the commercial framework for new bids and tenders, review head contract terms, assess risk, and provide pricing and modelling input.

• Financial Oversight: Lead the commercial controls and reporting for high-value projects, including cost forecasting, margin management, performance tracking, and budget reviews.

• Contract Administration: Manage the commercial delivery of projects across all stages – including subcontract negotiations, claims, variations, reporting obligations, and dispute resolution.

• Governance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with internal commercial frameworks and external contractual obligations, and provide sound advice on risk and opportunity.

• Stakeholder Influence: Engage with clients, advisors, legal teams, and project leaders to drive commercially robust outcomes.

  
  

Experience Required:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

• Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA), Legal Practising Certificate, or equivalent credentials desirable.

• Proven commercial management experience in infrastructure or large-scale facilities projects.

• Strong understanding of PPP frameworks and long-term O&M contract delivery is highly advantageous.

• In-depth knowledge of major contract forms including AS, NEC, GC21 or similar.

What’s on Offer:

• Join a top-tier team delivering nationally significant infrastructure and asset management services.

• A role with genuine commercial influence and strategic input from bid stage through delivery.

• Attractive salary, performance incentives, and long-term growth prospects.

To find out more forward your resume to resumes@aequalisconsulting.com.au