About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Commercial Manager to join us on the Eastern Freeway Burke to Tram Alliance. We have a strong pipeline with many opportunities for career progression right here in Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and managing the procurement plan to support the project schedule, whilst selecting and preparing the standard forms of supply chain agreements for use on the project.
• Manage contractual disputes and risk mitigation.
• Liaising with the client over commercial matters relating to the project.
• Develop and mentor your commercial site team to ensure they deliver the commercial requirements of the project.
• Have oversight of team applications for payments with the client.
• Ensure accurate and timely, weekly and monthly reporting and forecasting of project costs.
• Maintain registers and productivity on the project, whilst at all times adhering to  safety policies & procedures.

About you

• As the preferred candidate for this role, you will be tertiary qualified in Commercial Law, Quantity Surveying or Engineering
• Recent experience in a Commercial Manager position having worked on major public infrastructure projects in Australia for Tier 1 construction contractors.
• Experience working with Managing Contractor arrangements is preferred.
• You will have the results driven, collaborative leadership approach with an ability to demonstrate a high level of technical and negotiation skills.
• You will also possess strong communication skills with an ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.