Commercial Manager - Pre Contracts

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.  

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building. 

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. 

We need people who are talented and motivated, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed. 

Your Opportunity: 

As part of our high-performing Pre-Contracts team, you’ll lead the commercial strategy for major tenders—driving competitive, commercially robust submissions that win work and deliver long-term value. 

You’ll partner with senior stakeholders across estimating, engineering, and project leadership to influence key bid decisions and optimise project outcomes from the outset. 

• Lead commercial strategy across major tenders and bids 

• Manage risk, pricing, and contract positioning to maximise win probability 

• Oversee contract compliance and governance requirements 

• Drive effective change management processes across bids 

• Contribute to financial modelling, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews 

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence commercial outcomes 

• Assist in contract negotiations, upstream and downstream 

What you bring: 

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager on major infrastructure projects 

• Strong background in Alliance or complex contract environments 

• Expertise in contract management, change control, and risk management 

• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills 

• Ability to influence outcomes in fast-paced, high-value tender environments 

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Commerce or similar 

We are always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including: 

• Work on landmark infrastructure projects across Australia 

• Clear career progression pathways into senior leadership roles 

• Access to professional development and internal mobility opportunities 

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package 

• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, high-performing culture 

• Health & wellbeing programs, insurance benefits, and employee discounts 

If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply below. 

All Candidates shortlisted for this position will be asked to consent to a national police check and/or financial history check. Please note that the presence of a criminal record will not automatically exclude a Candidate from the recruitment process. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.