The duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager shall include but not be limited to the following tasks:
Develop and administer all contract documents from the tender process through to contract closeout including variations and issue resolution for design, construction, and other project related contracts.
Develop the Procurement Strategy in conjunction with the Project Control Manager and Senior Project Manager.
Define trade packages and develop the scope of work for each package in conjunction with the Project Manager.
Collate new tender document packages and perform contractual / commercial reviews.
Evaluate potential risks to the client and to the project and thereafter suggest measures to reduce risks to levels acceptable by the Client.
Management and coordination of award process.
Management of Owner approval process.
Monitor contract correspondence.
Prepare Scope Change Reports to identify the commercial and contractual consequence of change.
Management of claims avoidance activities.
Coordination of contract execution.
Monitor the permanent materials procurement activities by others providing consultation when requested.
Contract administration including Schedule administration, Variation or change administration, Risk management administration.
Proper operation of the Project Execution Plan.
Periodic preparation and processing of site reports.
Assist the Project Control Manager in the preparation of monthly progress reports.
Maintenance of contract documents.
Processing of contractor documents.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
BS Degree in Civil Engineering.
A minimum of 15 years' experience overall working on construction projects.
Membership with RICS or equivalent is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in English.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Skills in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling personal workflow.
Keen attention to detail.
Responsible attitude.
Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
