Commercial/Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Commercial/Project Manager

POSITION INFO:

The main objective of this position is: 

• To analyse, prepare and compile accurate tenders for existing and potential clients timeously.
• To ensure tenders is served with accurate and well prepared applications for submission to clients and potential clients.
• Be responsible, negotiate and ensure all contractual terms and conditions from clients for tenders are adhered to.

 The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Cost planning and management until award of the project.
• Liaise with the relevant project manager to gather accurate information in terms of the scope of work.
• Identify proposal and contractual requirements for tenders from enquiry documents
• Assist with drawing up of all supporting documents that need to be submitted with tenders.
• To obtain all relevant information from the Project manager to understand the resources needed and durations necessary to compile an accurate tender for a project.
• Submit tenders that adheres to the client’s format, as well as the terms and conditions for tenders.
• Obtain accurate and up to date prices from suppliers.
• To keep track of orders placed to suppliers and ensure these involved stay within the system rules.
• Keep track of projects registered; review these projects to ensure they are accurate.
• Ensure all clients and suppliers are registered and credible before business is conducted with them.
• Relay accurate and detailed information regarding project and contractual requirements to operations and project managers
• Follow up on clients intend in terms of payments and/or negotiate early payments.
• Keep an accurate record of the value of projects completed, in progress and potential projects.
• Keep an accurate record of all tenders submitted, won and lost including following up on reasons.
• Provide procurement and contract administration advice and assistance during the tendering procedures
• Prepare claims for extra costs of project scopes and work variation
• Ensure document preparation especially bills of quantities, high level project schedules
• To assist with monitoring of all financial and contractual aspects of the projects to ensure optimal pricing and budget control.

 Key Requirements 

• Mechanical Project Management experience
• Quantity Surveyor Experience
• Experience in NEC, FIDIC and GCC contracts
• Grade 12 with relevant tertiary qualification (preferably Mechanical related)
• 5 – 7 years experience in a similar role – project background will be an advantage
• High Microsoft Office proficiency especially Excel, Word and Projects
• Previous site and contract negotiation experience will be an advantage          
• Mechanical, industrial engineering and refractory experience will be an advantage
• Salesforce knowledge will be an advantage

  Capabilities will include: 

• The ability to take a decisive stand and action  
• Good negotiating skills
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills            
• Managing resources and subordinates              
• Identifying & understanding operational needs  
• Verbal and written communication in English    
• Establish and maintain good customer relationships     
• Ability to research and find information
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet short deadlines

 

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