Commercial Manager

Our client in the Construction Industry is looking to hire a Commercial Manager.



Duties and Responsibilities
Commercial reviews of tenders and preparation of risks and opportunity schedules.
Provide commercial support to several construction sites from award to final account stage; assist in ensuring that contractual opportunities, entitlements, and obligations are being recognised and managed correctly.
Provide support to sites in respect of measurement issues, contractual claims, and correspondence.
Assist in the management of any contractual disputes that may arise.
Preparation and negotiation of joint venture, consortium, and subcontract agreements where necessary.
Identify risks and ensure that the necessary steps are taken to mitigate and/or resolve risk
Ensure that commercial and contractual entitlements are dealt with promptly and in accordance with the conditions of contract.
Analyses and reports on claims in dispute and prepare, for arbitration and litigation where necessary.
Remains up to date on all construction legislation and any new legislation in the industry.
Assist with any other ad hoc commercial matters or initiatives.


Requirements
An engineering, quantity surveying or construction management degree, or similar qualification.
A post-graduate qualification in a related field.
A minimum of 10 years commercial experience in the construction/contracting industry, preferably including large roads & earthworks and/or civil construction projects.
Experience reviewing construction tender documentation and identification of risks
Experience in compiling and successfully concluding contractual claims.
Experience in processing and successfully resolving contractual disputes, including through arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution.
Experience in preparing and negotiating joint venture, consortium, and subcontract agreements.


Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and concepts applicable to construction contract preparation, negotiation, and administration
Knowledge of relevant South African legislation and other relevant jurisdictions.
Knowledge of forms of construction contracts (FIDIC, GCCC, NEC and JBCC). It would be an added advantage to have working knowledge of COLTO.
Working knowledge of CCS estimating and planning modules
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
Ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision making
Interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills