Regional Commercial Manager QLD/NT

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.  

About the Role:

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. 

We’re looking for an experienced Regional Commercial Manager to lead the commercial and administration function across multiple projects in Queensland. This role is critical to ensuring financial and contractual success across the region, working closely with Project Directors and Construction Managers to deliver strategic commercial outcomes. You’ll be responsible for managing risk, optimizing margin, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide commercial leadership across all regional projects, ensuring financial performance and risk mitigation.
• Manage head contract obligations, variations, and claims to protect the business.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Monitor regional project costs, forecasts, and financial reporting to support decision-making.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and support commercial staff across the region, fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure all commercial activities align with company policies and audit requirements.

About You:

• Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
• Ideally 15 years’ experience in commercial management within construction or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of contracts, financial controls, risk management, performance reporting, budget preparation, and administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members while driving commercial performance.

About Us:
We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We thrive on our employees’ wellbeing and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave, and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program, and options for salary sacrificing.

To find out more about us and explore all other opportunities, visit www.lendlease.com/careers.