Senior Commercial Manager

Martinus is an Australian owned, market leading, full-service railway infrastructure company that builds and maintains large scale railways and intermodals.

As our portfolio of major rail infrastructure projects continues to grow across Southeast Queensland, we are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to provide commercial leadership across multiple high-profile rail station projects. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team and play a pivotal role in protecting commercial outcomes while supporting the successful delivery of critical transport infrastructure.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial function across a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, partnering closely with Project Directors, Delivery Teams and Executive Leadership.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies that maximise project performance, manage risk and support the achievement of business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading commercial governance across major rail infrastructure projects.
• Managing head contract and subcontract administration.
• Identifying, assessing and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Leading contract negotiations, claims and dispute resolution.
• Overseeing project cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance.
• Providing strategic commercial advice to project and executive leadership.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor engagement strategies.
• Developing and mentoring commercial team members.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company governance requirements.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• You are commercially astute leader who thrives in complex infrastructure environments and has a strong understanding of major project delivery.

You will bring:

• Extensive commercial management experience within rail,buildings, civil infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standard forms of contract and commercial practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex contractual issues, claims and negotiations.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law of related discipline