Commercial Manager - Copperstring 2032

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UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink's delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially involve 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland's North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid. The project scope includes:
500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden
330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
Up to six new substation sites.
Preliminary site works are already underway, with construction of workforce accommodation and facilities in strategic locations along the project corridor due to commence mid-2024.
About the role
As Commercial Manager, you will be accountable for:
Leading and managing a project commercial team.
Ensuring the effective implementation of commercial and financial risk management procedures.
Negotiation, preparation and recommendations for approval of contracts for award.
Ensuring that all contracts meet the legal, commercial and corporate standards and agreed benchmarks.
Reviewing monthly and quarterly budget/cost reports for projects and providing direct advice to project Senior Management on risks and opportunities.
Providing commercial improvement initiatives whilst driving best practices.
Preparation and issuance of contract correspondence to Contractors.
Management of contract disputes.
Managing compliance and preparing reports on commercial performance of projects.
Leading and mentoring teams to perform effectively and efficiently.
Our minimum requirements for this role are:
Significant experience in a commercial management role preferred.
Extensive experience of accountability for the commercial management of large tier 1 projects.
Advanced negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management abilities supported by high level verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to communicate across senior leaders and stakeholders to manage business readiness and impacts to strategies and plans.
We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

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