Deputy Commercial Director

Company description:

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. We bring the combined engineering expertise of three companies - Italy's Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Australian-based Clough and US-based Lane Construction.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Job description:

🌟 The Opportunity

As the Deputy Commercial Director, you will be a trusted strategic partner to the Project Commercial Director, leading commercial governance, contract management and risk oversight across multiple works packages. You will guide a high‑performing commercial team while driving best‑practice commercial outcomes in a challenging, fast‑paced project environment.

If you thrive on managing sophisticated contracts, influencing stakeholders, and building high‑impact teams — this role offers unmatched scope and impact.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

In this senior leadership role, you will:

• Provide authoritative commercial and contract advice to project leadership and delivery teams
• Oversee claims, variations, compensation adjustments and commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Partner closely with production teams to ensure contractual compliance and minimise programme and cost impacts
• Lead commercial team performance, resourcing, capability development and succession planning
• Maintain strong commercial governance aligned with FGJV operating standards
• Drive risk and opportunity reviews to protect and enhance project earnings
• Manage upstream and downstream commercial relationships across a diverse stakeholder group
• Ensure timely progress claims, payment cycles and commercial reporting
• Oversee insurance, forecasting, financial risk and final cost outcomes
• Champion safety, quality, environmental stewardship and compliance across all commercial activities

🎓 About You

You will bring:

• 15+ years' experience in engineering and construction, with extensive senior commercial/contract management expertise
• A proven track record on large‑scale, complex infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary commercial teams
• Demonstrated ability working with incentivised target cost contracts
• Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• A tertiary qualification in commerce, law, construction management, quantity surveying, economics or a related field

White Card required.

🌄 Location & Working Environment

Based in Cooma, NSW, you will work across project offices and site locations set within the stunning Kosciuszko National Park region.
Expect:

• A mix of office and site exposure
• Varied climate — from snow in winter to mild summer conditions
• Work conducted with strict environmental controls given the national park setting

Cooma is within 120km of Canberra, offering regional lifestyle benefits with city access.

💼 Why Join Us?

• Work on a major nation‑building project with long‑term career potential
• Lead a highly skilled commercial team in a senior project leadership role
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, sustainability and team collaboration

✅ Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an accomplished commercial leader looking for an influential role on one of Australia's most exciting infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help deliver a project that will shape Australia's energy future.