Commercial Manager

 

Recruiter:

NIMA Recruitment

Job Ref:

RDT02202210-2

Date posted:

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

TCTC


JOB SUMMARY:
To ensure Project’ contractual opportunities, entitlements are secured and obligations and claims/disputes are processed efficiently and effectively and with an optimal outcome for the Company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

  • Commercial reviews of tenders and preparation of risks and opportunity schedules.
  • Provide commercial support to a number of construction sites from award to final account stage; assist in ensuring that contractual opportunities, entitlements and obligations are being recognised and managed correctly.
  • Provide support to sites in respect of measurement issues, contractual claims and correspondence.
  • 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 prepares for arbitration and litigation where necessary.

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
  • Ensure that commercial and contractual entitlements are dealt with promptly and in accordance with the conditions of contract.
  • Remains up to date on all construction legislation and any new legislation in the industry.
  • Assist with any other ad hoc commercial matters or initiatives.

 

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