External Commercial Manager: Engage Rachelle Hare as your Fractional Commercial Manager

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External Commercial Manager Brisbane, commercial management support for construction, civil and infrastructure businesses that need experienced commercial leadership without the cost of a full-time Commercial Manager.

Blaze Business & Legal helps business owners, directors and project teams improve contract administration, manage commercial risk, strengthen project controls and make better commercial decisions. We work alongside your existing team to provide practical support across contracts, procurement, variations, claims, subcontract management, reporting and project performance.

Whether you need short-term support, ongoing commercial management assistance or help navigating a complex project, we provide experienced commercial leadership focused on protecting margins, improving outcomes and strengthening business performance.

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Free + no obligation enquiry. Your enquiry and the information you provide are handled confidentially, subject only to our professional and legal obligations. Rachelle gives a fixed-price Quotation. If you want to proceed, we do Onboarding Forms + Conflict Searches + Due Diligence. Sign our Disclosure & Costs Agreement and return it. Blaze Business & Legal is then engaged as your Lawyer. Read more about how to engage Blaze Business & Legal

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Last Updated: 3 June 2026
Date Published: 1 January 2025
Written By: Rachelle Hare
Reviewed By: Shannon Drew

Engage an External Commercial Manager for Your Business

Operational efficiency is critical for business success. Blaze Business & Legal’s external Commercial Manager services, led by Rachelle Hare, are designed to streamline operations, manage risks, deliver projects and optimise procurement. These services are ideal for businesses seeking to scale while building internal capacity for operational management and business restructuring.

Why Choose an External Commercial Manager?

There are a number of reasons why choosing an External Commercial Manager – also referred to as a Fractional Commercial Manager or an Outsourced Commercial Manager – may be right for your business at a particular point in time:

Scalable Operations
Develop systems and processes that support sustainable business growth.
Risk Management
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure operational stability.
Cost Control
Optimise procurement to reduce unnecessary expenses.
Team Development
Train and upskill staff to enhance operational capacity.

Services We Provide

Our Commercial Manager services cover all aspects of operational management:

Operational Strategies
Develop and implement systems to improve productivity and efficiency.
Project Manager
Manage the delivery of important projects, working closely with your Project and Program Manager, while protecting the business
Procurement Optimisation
Manage supplier relationships and contracts to maximise value.
Risk Assessment
Identify and address operational risks before they impact business performance.
Team Mentorship
Train and mentor junior operational staff to prepare them for senior roles.

How We Support Your Transition

Our Commercial Manager services are designed to help your business achieve operational excellence while preparing for the future:

Upskilling Staff
Junior team members receive targeted training to step into leadership roles.
Flexible Engagement
Work with us on a retainer or project basis, scaling as needed.
Transition Planning
Build internal capacity for operational management, reducing reliance on external support over time.

Why Blaze Business & Legal Stands Out

Rachelle Hare combines industry expertise with a hands-on approach to operational management.

With over 6 years working full-time as a Commercial Manager for industry and government (plus 8 months working full-time as a Deputy Program Manager and 25+ years’ full-time in the Construction Industry, including as a front-end Construction Lawyer, she ensures:

Customised strategies for scalable growth.
Risk Management and Mitigation
Successful project delivery
Measurable improvements in efficiency and profitability.
Empowerment of your team to sustain operational excellence.

Other Options

Looking for other options for senior External Resources for your Business? Check out the External General Counsel services that Rachelle Hare offers and the External Chief Financial Officer services offered by Shannon Drew.

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This article is intended for educational purposes only and does not contain legal or business advice. If you wish to engage Blaze Business & Legal to provide you with Legal Services and/or Business Advice that you can rely on, please contact us.

About the Author

Rachelle Hare

Construction Lawyer, Commercial Lawyer, Business Adviser and Commercial Manager|Blaze Business & Legal

Rachelle has more than 25 years of experience in Construction Law, Business Advisory, Commercial Management, Contract Administration and Construction Business Structuring. Rachelle has held senior in-house legal roles at Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction companies including Thiess, Laing O’Rourke and Acciona. She has also worked in private practice at the top-tier law firms Corrs Chambers Westgarth and McCullough Robertson. Rachelle also spent more than six years full-time as a Commercial Manager on Defence and Tier 2 Construction and Technology Projects, including 8 months as Deputy Program Manager on a construction and technology program of national significance.

At Blaze Business & Legal, Rachelle provides Construction Law, Commercial and Business Advisory services to construction businesses across Australia. Rachelle works alongside Shannon Drew where a construction business also needs Business Advisory, Construction Business Improvement or Management Accounting services, including Financial Management.

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Reviewed byShannon Drew, Management Accountant, Business Adviser and Virtual CFO with 25+ years of construction industry experience.

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