Commercial Manager

KDB Netherlands B.V.

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Melbourne Brisbane Until 10/9/2026 7+ years exp First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

We are looking for Transformative Commercial Manager to join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding our financial interests, managing contractual obligations, and supporting project success across Australia.

About the Role

As a Commercial Manager, you will partner with operations teams to manage the financial and contractual aspects of our projects. You could be a Senior Contract Administrator with drive and ambition looking to set up. This is a transformative position, looking at driving change across the business.

You can be based at our Brisbane or Melbourne Office supporting the function across ANZ. You will be across all of the projects within this area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Protect KONE’s financial and commercial interests with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

  • Review and negotiate contract terms, manage claims, and ensure compliance with obligations.

  • Support dispute resolution and project close-out activities.

  • Drive timely payments and mitigate bad debt risks.

  • Support tendering teams in preparing accurate, competitive bids.

  • Identify business opportunities through commercial insights.

  • Support project teams with day-to-day commercial issues.

What We’re Looking For

  • At least 7 years’ experience in the construction industry.

  • Strong knowledge of project operations, financial processes, and contract management.

  • Experience across multiple projects at once required.

  • Advanced commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

  • Solid understanding of local laws and regulations.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to build and shape a new team and commercial function.

  • Competitive remuneration package including superannuation contributions above the legislated Super Guarantee rate, plus performance-based incentives.

  • Fitness Passport access – Enjoy heavily discounted memberships for you and your family across gyms, aquatic centres and fitness facilities nationwide.

  • Perkbox benefits platform – Access flexible perks, discounts and cashback offers across 1,000+ retailers, services and lifestyle brands.

  • Work in a collaborative environment with exposure to multiple business lines.

  • Career growth and development opportunities within a global organisation.

Ready to elevate your Career?
Joining KONE means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team that values growth, sustainability, and making cities better places to live.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

About this role

Summary

Manage contracts, financials, and commercial activities across construction projects in Australia.

Job title

Commercial Manager

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Melbourne or Brisbane, remote support possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

contract managementfinancial processesnegotiationcommunicationMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

local laws and regulationsproject operationsanalytical abilities

Specializations

contract managementfinancial analysisconstruction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Remote City

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Remote City