Sr. Contracts/Commercial Manager
- Lead the commercial and contractual administration of the construction works on behalf of the supervision consultant, ensuring compliance with the contract and client requirements.
- Oversee the contractor’s commercial performance, including payment applications, variations, claims, extensions of time, and other contractual submissions.
- Review contractor valuations and payment applications, verifying measured works, progress, supporting documentation, and contractual compliance.
- Assess variations, claims, change orders, and extension of time requests, providing clear recommendations to the client and supporting negotiations and resolution.
- Monitor commercial risks, cost impacts, and potential claims, proactively advising the client on mitigation and contractual strategy.
- Review contract documents, BOQs, specifications, drawings, schedules, and other commercial documentation to ensure proper contract administration.
- Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, dashboards, and recommendations for the Project Director and client team, providing clear visibility of the contractor’s financial and contractual position.
- Coordinate with the Project Director, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Planning, technical disciplines, and client representatives on commercial matters.
- Manage contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, and other formal communications with the contractor.
- Monitor the contractor’s compliance with commercial and contractual obligations, escalating significant risks or non-compliances to the client.
- Support the resolution of disputes and commercial negotiations, protecting the client’s contractual and financial interests.
- Lead commercial closeout activities, including final account assessment, reconciliation, outstanding claims and variations, and contractual documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field.
- Extensive commercial experience in construction, infrastructure, or landscape contracting.
- Strong knowledge of contract types (FIDIC or similar), cost control principles, and commercial risk management.
- Proven experience handling claims, variations, procurement, and financial reporting.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in commercial software/tools (e.g., ERP systems, cost control software).
- Professional certifications (MRICS, RICS) are an added advantage.