Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
About Snowy: Step into a career that’s as big as Australia’s energy future! Snowy 2.0 is more than a project—it’s the nation’s largest renewable energy initiative, expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable po…
Skills: Contract negotiation, Quantity surveying, Cost management, Stakeholder management, Subcontract management
Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snow…
Skills: Cost controlling, Project estimating, Microsoft Excel, STR Vision CPM, SAP
Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snow…
Skills: Payroll processing, Payroll systems, Data entry, Financial reporting, Contract interpretation
Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snow…
Skills: Financial Oversight, Cost Control, Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Analysis
Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
About Snowy: Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets…
Skills: Project Controls, Cost Engineering, Budget Management, Forecasting, Risk Management
Cooma, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snow…
Skills: Cost Controlling, Project Estimating, Microsoft Excel, STR Vision CPM, SAP
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The Commercial Manager will lead contract negotiations, manage claims and variations, and ensure contractual compliance for the Snowy 2.0 project. They are also responsible for providing commercial insights to leadership and mentoring the project team.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field. Extensive senior-level experience in contract administration and managing claims on major infrastructure projects is required.
Step into a career that’s as big as Australia’s energy future! Snowy 2.0 is more than a project—it’s the nation’s largest renewable energy initiative, expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable power and critical energy storage. As part of the client-side Owner’s Team, we lead the charge, working hand-in-hand with delivery partners and stakeholders to make Snowy Hydro’s vision of a sustainable, reliable energy future a reality.
We’re looking for Commercial Managers to take a key leadership role on the Snowy 2.0 Project. You’ll oversee all commercial and contractual aspects, managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and strategically navigating claims, variations, and negotiations. This is your chance to make a real impact on one of Australia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
The role is based in Cooma, with a generous relocation package for those ready to move. Can’t relocate? A FIFO (5:2) roster will also be considered for the right candidate.
Lead Contract Negotiations – Use your Quantity Surveying and Cost Management expertise to drive high-impact negotiations with contractors on claims and variations, safeguarding Snowy Hydro’s interests and project objectives.
Build Stakeholder Partnerships – Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
Manage Subcontract Variations – Serve as the go-to contracts expert, managing subcontract variations with clarity, precision, and consistent communication.
Resolve Claims and Variations – Strategically balance risk, opportunity, and long-term project goals when resolving claims and variations.
Ensure Compliance – Maintain legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance to reduce risk and support proactive decision-making.
Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate risks linked to claims, variations, and commercial issues before they escalate.
Commercial Reporting & Insights – Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership, translating complex commercial and cost data into strategic guidance.
Drive Continuous Improvement – Streamline processes, drive efficiency, and embed best-practice contract and cost management across the team.
Team Leadership & Mentorship – Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing commercial and contracts culture.
This role is based in Cooma with FIFO and DIDO options available.
You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline, backed by extensive senior-level experience in contract administration or management. You’ve built a strong record managing claims and variations on major projects, with exceptional expertise in Quantity Surveying and/or Cost Engineering — particularly in cost management and forecasting.
At Snowy 2.0, we live by “One Team Working Together.” If you thrive on problem-solving, love a challenge, and want to make a real difference, this is your chance to join a team shaping the future of renewable energy. Come be part of one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects—apply now and start your Snowy story!
From generation to wholesale and retail, Snowy Hydro is an Australian-owned end-to-end energy company that has been at the centre of Australian energy reliability since the development of the Snowy Scheme began more than 75 years ago. Operating a generating portfolio of over 6,000MW, Snowy provides the essential on-demand backup required to maintain a reliable and secure energy system. Snowy’s unique mix of hydroelectricity and fast-start gas power stations acts as a safety net for the national electricity market, supporting the ongoing transition to renewable energy. Snowy 2.0 is the major expansion of the Snowy Scheme and Australia’s biggest battery. When complete, Snowy 2.0 will provide enough long-duration renewable energy storage to power 3 million homes for a week. The scale of Snowy 2.0’s storage capacity is world-leading, equivalent to 26 million home batteries. At 350GWh, Snowy 2.0 will provide more than half the storage Australia needs through to 2050. Through its retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy, Snowy serves more than 1.6 million homes and businesses across the grid. Winner of a Canstar Blue award for customer service for 15 years in a row, Red Energy has been named Australia’s most trusted utility brand by Roy Morgan for the second time.
Offices: Cooma, NSW 2630, AU · Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · Cabramurra, New South Wales 2629, AU · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2609, AU · Doyalson, New South Wales 2262, AU
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