VIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins StAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pre-Contracts Manager, to join Service Stream in our Utilities and Infrastructure sector based in Multiple locations.

Service Stream’s Utilities and infrastructure division are currently seeking Commercial Manager to join our team. This role will provide a combination of commercial, legal, financial, risk, and contractual expertise to Service Stream’s Utilities Division (from pre-contracts through to project delivery and closeout). The role is charged with supporting the maximisation of financial return for the Utilities Division, by ensuring that projects are executed in accordance with Service Stream’s governance and risk management frameworks.

Nature of position:            Permanent, Full Time 

Location:                             Melbourne, VIC

Reporting Line:                  Head of Commercial

Key Responsibilities:

Pre Contract Award

• Provide commercial input to the assessment and development of new business pursuit strategies
• Review contractual instruments and apply Service Stream’s risk profile to evaluate opportunity suitability
• Coordinate and lead opportunity and risk assessments
• Model and analysis commercial frameworks, applying sensitivity analysis to forecast contractual performance
• Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate with legal teams to finalise contractual instruments

Post Contract Award

• Provide commercial input into rights and obligations handover to project delivery teams
• Facilitate structured handover of contract, subcontracts and project control tools to project delivery teams
• Support contract risk control and assurance activities through commercial reporting and audit reviews
• Lead margin and contract performance reviews

Governance

• Champion implementation of structured commercial management practices across the Utilities Division
• Support embedment of Service Stream project controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Respond to queries pertaining to delegated authorities, procurement, and contract interpretation

About you

• Minimum 3-years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of and direct exposure to tier one contractor risk and governance frameworks
• Direct exposure to broad contracting models and model contract terms
• Utilities sector knowledge
• Preparation of executive and board level reports, briefs and memorandums of advice
• Successful track record in winning complex bids
• Tertiary qualification in engineering and/or business/commerce
• Admission as a legal practitioner

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies. 

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