Commercial Manager

At SIMPEC, culture is a big deal! Forged on community spirit and mateship. We operate in a candid environment where we value real collaboration and connection with people as people, and not as commodities. We are genuinely committed to live our values and walk the talk.

SIMPEC have been awarded the main procurement and construction contract for the residue filtration stage 2 project at Alcoa's Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, which will involve delivering infrastructure and services to increase processing capacity to convert bauxite residue into filter cake.

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team at Alcoa Pinjarra. This role will be site based and DIDO daily, offering 18+ months longevity.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with a dynamic and growing company, who boast a great and different culture " Be Like No Other”.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal requirements and regulations relevant to construction contracts, procurement and project execution.
• Experience in negotiating and managing construction contracts, subcontract agreements and supplier contracts to protect the company’s interests and ensure business sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability in financial management within project based businesses, including budget preparation, cost control, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Strong systems knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office suite and Accounting software (PRONTO desirable)

The Role:

• Oversee project financial performance including costs, revenue and profitability in collaboration with project and corporate teams, providing regular feedback and coaching with a focus on improving efficient commercial performance.
• Oversee contract administration and ensure that all relevant contractual notices are issued timely and in compliance of the project requirements
• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants and monitor contract performance, variations and claims as necessary.
• Take part and promote reviews to identify, highlight and implement mitigation strategies to minimise or address commercial risks that impact project commercial performance.
• Assist to ensure appropriate consideration and assessment is undertaken with respect to all commercial risks and liabilities in the preparation of tenders and the expansion or changes to existing projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to understand their requirements and expectations, addressing client concerns and facilitating effective communication between all stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate the finance, contract, project control and procurement project teams to drive best practice service delivery while actively promoting continuous improvements and long-term value efficiency

If this sounds like you then apply now, we would love to hear from you!

At SIMPEC we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and pride ourselves on leading positively as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to continuing to build upon the inclusivity in our workplace and ensuring that collectively, we as a team, are a diverse representation of the communities in which we operate. We recognise that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, religion, Veterans and defence service and many other aspects of your identity and experience, and strongly encourage all to apply