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
• Ensure that all contracts meet the legal, commercial and corporate standards and agreed benchmarks
• Review monthly and quarterly budget/cost reports for projects and provide direct advice to project Senior Management on risks and opportunities
• Provide 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.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies