Commercial Manager
Snowy Hydro
Commercial Manager
Start Your Snowy Story
Step into a career that’s as big as Australia’s energy future! Snowy 2.0 is more than a project—it’s the nation’s largest renewable energy initiative, expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable power and critical energy storage. As part of the client-side Owner’s Team, we lead the charge, working hand-in-hand with delivery partners and stakeholders to make Snowy Hydro’s vision of a sustainable, reliable energy future a reality.
The Role
We’re looking for Commercial Managers to take a key leadership role on the Snowy 2.0 Project. You’ll oversee all commercial and contractual aspects, managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and strategically navigating claims, variations, and negotiations. This is your chance to make a real impact on one of Australia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
The role is based in Cooma, with a generous relocation package for those ready to move. Can’t relocate? A FIFO (5:2) roster will also be considered for the right candidate.
What You'll Do
- Lead high-impact negotiations with contractors on claims and variations, driving outcomes that safeguard Snowy Hydro’s interests and project objectives.
- Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Be the go-to contracts expert, managing subcontract variations with clarity, precision, and consistent communication across all parties.
- Strategically resolve claims and variations, balancing risk, opportunity, and the project’s long-term goals.
- Ensure legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance, reducing risk while supporting proactive decision-making.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks linked to claims, variations, and commercial issues before they escalate.
- Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership, turning complex commercial data into strategic guidance.
- Champion continuous improvement, streamlining processes, driving efficiency, and embedding best-practice contract management across the team.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing commercial team culture.
What You'll Bring
You’ll bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field, along with senior-level experience in contracts administration or management, demonstrating a strong track record in handling claims and variations on large-scale projects. You have proven leadership experience managing a team of contracts professionals, with a deep understanding of EPC contracts, legal compliance, and risk management. Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are complemented by advanced proficiency in contract management systems and processes.
The Snowy 2.0 Team
At Snowy 2.0, we live by “One Team Working Together.” If you thrive on problem-solving, love a challenge, and want to make a real difference, this is your chance to join a team shaping the future of renewable energy. Come be part of one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects—apply now and start your Snowy story!
Snowy Hydro
Commercial Manager
Start Your Snowy Story
Step into a career that’s as big as Australia’s energy future! Snowy 2.0 is more than a project—it’s the nation’s largest renewable energy initiative, expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable power and critical energy storage. As part of the client-side Owner’s Team, we lead the charge, working hand-in-hand with delivery partners and stakeholders to make Snowy Hydro’s vision of a sustainable, reliable energy future a reality.
The Role
We’re looking for Commercial Managers to take a key leadership role on the Snowy 2.0 Project. You’ll oversee all commercial and contractual aspects, managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and strategically navigating claims, variations, and negotiations. This is your chance to make a real impact on one of Australia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
The role is based in Cooma, with a generous relocation package for those ready to move. Can’t relocate? A FIFO (5:2) roster will also be considered for the right candidate.
What You'll Do
- Lead high-impact negotiations with contractors on claims and variations, driving outcomes that safeguard Snowy Hydro’s interests and project objectives.
- Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Be the go-to contracts expert, managing subcontract variations with clarity, precision, and consistent communication across all parties.
- Strategically resolve claims and variations, balancing risk, opportunity, and the project’s long-term goals.
- Ensure legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance, reducing risk while supporting proactive decision-making.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks linked to claims, variations, and commercial issues before they escalate.
- Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership, turning complex commercial data into strategic guidance.
- Champion continuous improvement, streamlining processes, driving efficiency, and embedding best-practice contract management across the team.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing commercial team culture.
What You'll Bring
You’ll bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field, along with senior-level experience in contracts administration or management, demonstrating a strong track record in handling claims and variations on large-scale projects. You have proven leadership experience managing a team of contracts professionals, with a deep understanding of EPC contracts, legal compliance, and risk management. Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are complemented by advanced proficiency in contract management systems and processes.
The Snowy 2.0 Team
At Snowy 2.0, we live by “One Team Working Together.” If you thrive on problem-solving, love a challenge, and want to make a real difference, this is your chance to join a team shaping the future of renewable energy. Come be part of one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects—apply now and start your Snowy story!
< Back to list