Commercial Manager
Listing reference: conc_000154
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 April 2024
Position summary
Industry: Building & Construction
Job category: Legal
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Concor Construction Pty Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Commercial Manager.
The successful incumbent will be responsible to vet and approve the terms and conditions of any tenders/proposals submitted by the estimating department, and to assess project viability; coordinating with company leadership to conduct risk assessments and resolving contractual and commercial negotiations, claims and disputes.
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
Job description
Successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Take responsibility for all commercial aspects of the Platform.
- Commercial reviews of tenders and preparation of risk and opportunity schedules.
- Provide commercial support to sites from award to final account stage; assist in ensuring that contractual opportunities, entitlements and obligations are being recognised and managed correctly.
- 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.
- Analyses and reports on claims in dispute and prepare for arbitration and litigation where necessary.
- Drafting of policies in order to ensure that the necessary procedures and adherence to legislative guidelines are being maintained.
- Provide guidance, assistance and consultation to management regarding legal compliance.
- Remains up to date on all construction legislation and any new legislation in the industry.
- Ensure compliance to group policies & procedures.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- BSc. Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree or related field.
- A post-graduate qualification in a related field would be an advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of 10 years construction related experience, preferably Roads & Earthworks and/or large civil engineering projects, with a strong commercial focus.
- Experience in arbitration, adjudication and other forms of dispute resolution.
- Experience in negotiation of commercial agreements.
- Experience in a contracting business environment, such as construction or mining, would be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
- Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations and concepts applicable to contract preparation, negotiation and administration
- Sound working knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC, GCCC, NEC).It would be an added advantage to have working knowledge of standard specifications such as SANS, COLTO etc.
- Ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision making.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
