Commercial & Contracts Manager

• The Commercial and Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects.
• This role involves preparing and managing contracts, overseeing cost estimation and control, and ensuring that all project activities comply with contractual obligations.
• The Commercial and Contracts Manager works closely with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all commercial and contractual requirements are met.
• Oversee and manage all commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, including cost management, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Quantity Surveying: Review quantity surveys, analyze quantities reported in invoices, claims, and variation orders. Ensure that all quantities are accurate and in line with project specifications.
• Cost Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and perform cost analyses. Prepare cost estimates for project materials, labor, and equipment, and track and analyze project expenditures against budgets.
• Contract Preparation: Prepare and manage construction contracts, including the preparation of bills of quantities for tendering purposes. Ensure that all contracts are properly drafted, reviewed, and administered.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ensure that all terms and conditions are favorable to the project and that risks are minimized.
• Change Order Management: Manage the change order process, ensuring that all changes are properly documented, reviewed, and approved. Prepare cost forecasts and reports related to changes and variations.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including monitoring project progress against contract requirements. Resolve any contractual disputes or claims that arise during the project.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on commercial and contractual activities, including cost performance, contract status, and risk management. Ensure that all reports are accurate and provide actionable insights.
• Vendor and Subcontractor Management: Manage relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Ensure that all parties are meeting their contractual obligations and that any issues are resolved promptly.
• Tendering Support: Support the tendering manager in the preparation of tendering documents and the bidding and selection process. Ensure that all commercial aspects of the tendering process are properly managed.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve commercial and contractual processes. Implement best practices and innovations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in commercial and contract management or a related role within construction or project management environments.
• Experience in cost estimation, quantity surveying, and contract management within the construction industry.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• FIDIC Certification or equivalent in contract management is a plus.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and contract management software.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with project control tools and software.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, contract administration, and commercial management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.