Commercial Manager Civils - Rivonia
R
1 500 000 - 2 000 000
per annum
Abroad
more than 14 days ago
21-01-2025 12:10:06 PM
Commercial Manager – Civils & Roads
This Large construction company (CIDB 9) requires a Commercial Manager – Civils & Roads to be based in Maseru, Lesotho, and be required to head up the commercial department for the company.
This includes Roads, Civils and Tunnel contracts.
They are looking for someone who is dynamic and hands on with a stable track record with reputable companies.
Responsible for, but not limited to:
• Managing the contractual aspects of a project (finance, contract administration, client liaison and procurement, insurance matters).
• All to ensure the best financial outcome for the project
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• 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 particularly FIDIC, NEC, GCC.
• 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/Construction Management /Civil Engineering
• Must have a minimum 15 years post graduate experience of which the last 3 - 5 years in a similar position with medium to large contractors
• Must have extensive commercial / contractual experience on large construction projects
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying for the above position, please consider your application unsuccessful, we will however endeavour to search for suitable positions that may be appropriate to your experience and location.