Commercial Manager / Lead for Team Downer and its MSP above-the-line contracting services to the Department of Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).Roles and placements (DSS Panel, Levels 3/4, Annex 4 – Commercial Services):• Aug'21 - Mar'22 | Program Management Office (PgMO) Commercial Lead supporting the DDGSPO and the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) Program.• Sept'20 - Aug'21 | Provide commercial and contract management advice to the Naval Construction Branch (NCB) for any of the shipbuilding Programs.• Program Commercial Lead for the application of the Phased Assurance Framework for the DCE.• Engaged in very complex problem solving and issues management; co-ordinate and perform detailed and/or sensitive activities that impact on successful delivery of Defence’s largest and most complex acquisition Programs.• Strong understanding of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act and Commonwealth Procurement Rules for application of the ASDEFCON suite of procurement and contracting templates.• Application of the CASG systems and processes for the assessment of Contract models and aggregated Project Budget.• Active management of key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Contracts & Procurement Team Member supporting Bechtel’s role as EPCM contractor for BHP Olympic Dam’s Smelter Campaign Maintenance (SCM21) Project - 2021 Shutdown.• Preparation of Procurement Packages/ Materials Requisitions for issue to tenderers, including co-ordination of Legal, Engineering and Traffic & Logistics inputs, stakeholder and Company approvals; through to bid evaluations/ clarifications and Purchase Order award.• Market research, bidder prequalification, and short-listing of Suppliers.

Responsible for the management of major subcontracts in the supply chain process, to ensure compliance with contractual obligations (including ASDEFCON) and performance (cost / schedule / quality / safety) delivery.• Leading, managing and developing Procurement team members to meet the needs of the business unit.• Generate and manage the Lifecycle Management, Procurement and Subcontract Management Plans.• Ensure adherence to Export Control IP and ITAR controls.

Commercial support (part-time) to project delivery teams, including:• Review of Contracts – rights and obligations, risk management• Variations and Notices of Claim• Advice and reporting for internal stakeholders• Client / negotiation meetings• Monthly Payment claim reviews

Responsibilities:• Manage the development and integration of ISO standard Management Systems encompassing OHS (45001), Quality (9001) and Environment (14001) for accreditation• Preparation of Business Plan plus detailed Budget Forecast, for presentation to stakeholders• Develop, lead and manage tendering processes including strategy, pricing, risk assessment and documents submissionAchievements:• Key advisor across the general management functions, and positioning for company growth through selective tendering and risk-assessed acquisitions• Introduction and training in the use of App/Cloud-based systems to enhance client service delivery and reporting, plus on-site safety and workflow optimisation

Contracting engagement to provide Supply Chain (Procurement) Commercial support to the Energy Management Division – Power Generation Services for Australian-based projects.1) Power Station Project, Queensland (>$100M) – sourcing of key subcontractors through RFQ process; plus drafting / consolidation and negotiation of contractual terms from Customer’s EPC Contract, Siemens’ Global Standard Conditions, and with respect to risk-based pricing.2) Key Tender opportunity for major renewable energy project, South Australia (>$1BN) – local Commercial / Procurement support to Siemens’ global bid team. Identification of potential Suppliers and management of multiple RFQs.

Responsibilities:• Risk assessments and mitigations through the project lifecycle across multiple business sectors – major Clients / projects including BHP Olympic Dam, ASC, ElectraNet, AusNet, Department of Defence, Sundrop Farms, Santos, QGC, GLNG, CIMIC Group, and John Holland• Negotiation of contractual, insurance, MOUs, and bank guarantee terms and conditions, with respect to corporate governance guidelines and commercial objectives• Develop / assess and challenge commercial models and cash flow forecasts to lower tender pricing and optimise risk contingency • Bid leader and/or commercial manager for detailed and strategic tender opportunities, with co-ordination of inputs from remotely-based team members, and presentations to executive management for submission approvals• Assessment and negotiation of Enterprise Agreements • Promotion of consistent standards and improvements within the company’s tendering and contracts processes, including commercial handover documentsAchievements:• Key advisor – commercial, legal, pricing, risk management – to simultaneous and diverse tenders in short timelines, project / works values ranging from $100K to >$1BN• ASC (Australia’s largest specialised defence shipbuilding organisation) – o Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program (SEA 4000) o Collins Class Submarines (Through-Life Support / Sustainment)• Western Suburbs Roads Package (Victorian Government)• Infrastructure / construction projects –o Horizon Power 132kV new Transmission Line, Port Hedlando QCLNG Upstream Compression Facilities, Surat Basin (Qld) • Operational understanding and risks assessment (including environmental and safety) across diverse industries and sectors (Electrical, Mining, Power, Defence, Industrial, Roads and Rail)

Responsibilities:• Representing the Principals / Executive and the interests of the company in the professional and commercially viable delivery of structural steel projects• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Contracts Administration, Estimators, and Operations personnel to optimise project delivery against the contract framework / Service Agreements• Progress claims plus variations – negotiation and resolutionAchievements:• Identified and minimised commercial risks and costs within contracts ranging from $300K to $10 million• Cash flow improvement through contractually-based progress claims