Our client, a leading organisation in the construction sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Commercial Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project-related items
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives
- Participate in internal and client risk reviews
- Develop and improve project plans, templates, and tools, and coordinate document management systems, tools, and trackers
- Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, such as the commercial management plan, subcontracting plan, procurement plan, and change management plan
- Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process, compiling detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts
- Coordinate negotiation of contracts and change orders for prime contracts, client contractors, and subcontracts
- Lead contract administration activities, including assessing contractor change requests against contract entitlement and managing change management documentation and tracking
- Support project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and progress tracking
- Prepare, review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports
- Oversee the prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process
- Review contract documents with project teams to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, including safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule
- Provide mentorship and training to interns, coordinators, and assistant project managers
- Adhere to and promote safety programs, trainings, and policies
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or applicable experience
- Experience providing hands-on commercial management of construction contractors, with experience in the power generation or transmission and distribution industry preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access)
- Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software is preferred
If you are an experienced Commercial Manager looking to join a dynamic team and take on a challenging role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to contribute to the successful delivery of strategic projects.
