Commercial Manager Position
Concor Construction Pty Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Commercial Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for vetting and approving the terms and conditions of any tenders/proposals submitted by the estimating department, assessing project viability, coordinating with company leadership to conduct risk assessments, and resolving contractual and commercial negotiations, claims, and disputes. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Take responsibility for all commercial aspects of the Platform.
- Conduct commercial reviews of tenders and prepare risk and opportunity schedules.
- Provide commercial support to sites from award to final account stage; assist in ensuring that contractual opportunities, entitlements, and obligations are recognized and managed correctly.
- Assist in the management of any contractual disputes that may arise.
- Prepare and negotiate Joint Venture, Consortium, and Subcontract agreements where necessary.
- Identify risks and ensure that the necessary steps are taken to mitigate and/or resolve risk.
- Analyze and report on claims in dispute and prepare for arbitration and litigation where necessary.
- Draft policies to ensure that the necessary procedures and adherence to legislative guidelines are maintained.
- Provide guidance, assistance, and consultation to management regarding legal compliance.
- Remain up to date on all construction legislation and any new legislation in the industry.
- Ensure compliance with group policies & procedures.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications
- BSc. in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- A post-graduate qualification in a related field would be an advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of construction-related experience, preferably in Roads & Earthworks and/or large civil engineering projects, with a strong commercial focus.
- Experience in arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution.
- Experience in the negotiation of commercial agreements.
- Experience in a contracting business environment, such as construction or mining, would be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
- Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and concepts applicable to contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.
- Sound working knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC, GCCC, NEC); working knowledge of standard specifications such as SANS, COLTO, etc., would be an added advantage.
- Ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision-making.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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