COMMERCIAL MANAGER

DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for, but not limited to managing the contractual aspects of a project (finance, contract administration, client liaison and procurement, insurance matters) and project risk management. All to ensure the best financial outcome for the project.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage, mentor and train the QS’s.
• Review contract documentation for commercial risk at bid stage and generate practical strategies.
• Ensure that contractual rights are retained under the different forms of contract.
• Ensure implementation and a disciplined approach is adopted in following commercial procedures.
• Assist in the drafting of contractual claims to ensure compliance with contract conditions with a view to ensuring the best chance of successful resolution thereof.
• Ensure the adequacy of the reporting systems, methods and training.
• Assist in negotiating resolution of disputes as they arise.
• Assist in the correct and timeous issue and recovery of suitable bonds and guarantees
• Effective and efficient administration of sub-contractors by ensuring proper contract documentation, guarantees and procedures are used and adhered to.
• Forecast of job to completion and identify improved strategies.
• Ensure effective cash flow strategies to ensure that projects are at least cash neutral.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• BSc/BTech/ND Quantity Surveying or relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Must have extensive commercial / contractual experience on construction projects.