Commercial / Contract Manager

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager shall include but not be limited to the following tasks:

• Develop and administer all contract documents from the tender process through to contract closeout including variations and issue resolution for design, construction, and other project related contracts.
• Develop the Procurement Strategy in conjunction with the Project Control Manager and Senior Project Manager.
• Define trade packages and develop the scope of work for each package in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Collate new tender document packages and perform contractual / commercial reviews.
• Evaluate potential risks to the client and to the project and thereafter suggest measures to reduce risks to levels acceptable by the Client.
• Management and coordination of award process.
• Management of Owner approval process.
• Monitor contract correspondence.
• Prepare Scope Change Reports to identify the commercial and contractual consequence of change.
• Management of claims avoidance activities.
• Coordination of contract execution.
• Monitor the permanent materials procurement activities by others providing consultation when requested.
• Contract administration including Schedule administration, Variation or change administration, Risk management administration.
• Proper operation of the Project Execution Plan.
• Periodic preparation and processing of site reports.
• Assist the Project Control Manager in the preparation of monthly progress reports.
• Maintenance of contract documents.
• Processing of contractor documents.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years' experience overall working on construction projects.
• Membership with RICS or equivalent is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be proficient in English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skills in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling personal workflow.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Responsible attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Possesses a flexible approach to work.