Commercial Manager

Qualifications

• An engineering, quantity surveying or construction management degree, or similar qualification.
• A post-graduate qualification in a related field.

Experience

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