Commercial Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

·                    Project start-up, and implementation of commercial and contractual procedures and protocols.

·                    Interaction with the project team, client, consultants, contractors, etc. as required, in respect of financial and contractual matters.

·                    Prepare, review, update, and advise on client budgets and estimates for consultant services and/or construction works.

·                    Procurement of consultants, contractors, suppliers, etc. including pre-qualification, tender analysis, tender reports, and recommendations, etc.

·                    Preparation and/or review of tender and contract documentation in coordination with the project team for consultants, contractors’ suppliers, etc.

·                    Review all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. for compliance with the relevant terms and conditions of the contract, are maintained and updated.

·                    Administration and/or monitoring of new and ongoing contracts for consultants and contractors and providing advice to the project team.

·                    Prepare correspondence and maintain records and logs for variations, claims, etc. necessary to ensure the effective administration of all financial and contractual matters.

·                    Review contractual notices of all types of claims and provide contractual advice to the project delivery teams.

·                    Review and/or evaluate variations, new rates, etc. submitted by consultants and contractors, prepare change requests, prepare instructions and variation orders.

·                    Assist in the review of consultants' and contractors' claims in accordance with the provisions of the contract and ensure the client’s interests are protected.

·                    Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor/consultant.

·                    Assist in the preparation of cost and monthly progress and any ad-hoc reports as required by the client.

·                    Attend and/or chair commercial meetings and attend design meetings, progress meetings, workshops, etc. as required.

·                    Any other duties assigned by the lead commercial manager/director.