Commercial Manager - Subcontracts for HVDC Projects
Responsible for the commercial management and administration of all subcontracts related to civil and installation works for large-scale HVDC projects. Effectively oversee various subcontracts from a commercial perspective, collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Participate in tender evaluation meetings to understand scope and provide feedback.
- Assist with procurement queries, detailing scope of work (SoW).
- Conduct subcontract handover meetings to ensure full understanding of SoW, terms, conditions, and costs, forming the basis for management.
- Develop subcontract management tools, agendas, and reports.
- Organize and lead site kickoff meetings with subcontractors.
- Receive and distribute subcontract reports for review.
- Manage Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) related to subcontractors.
- Analyze variation requests and prepare variation orders, communicating with subcontractors.
- Handle notifications and claims from subcontractors.
- Process internal and external change orders affecting subcontracts.
- Request mitigation plans from subcontractors when necessary.
- Manage Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer if assigned, or perform their roles if not.
- Verify subcontract payments are properly certified and documented.
- Monitor project budget and costs, coordinating with cost control.
- Manage purchase orders and modifications following changes to subcontract scope or costs.
Requirements
- BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or related field; chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
- Extensive experience in heavy/industrial sectors, preferably in energy/HVDC.
- Proven subcontract management experience, including commercial, contractual, and construction aspects.
- Technical background advantageous.
- Ability to coordinate multiple subcontracts efficiently.
- Proficiency in standard and bespoke contract forms.
- Excellent MS Office 365 skills.
- Strong team player with exceptional communication skills across all levels.
- Analytical, proactive, and innovative in procurement and subcontract management.
- Independent with minimal supervision, with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Fluent in English and at least one regional language (e.g., German or French).
- Driving license is required.
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