Commercial & Contracts Manager

Corporacion Acciona Eolica SL; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporacion Acciona Eolica SL is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Manager for the Philippines to lead commercial and contractual management from award through final account close-out. You will interface with clients, manage procurement and claims, and oversee the contracts team on major infrastructure projects.

The role requires extensive experience with FIDIC, strong English proficiency, and a track record in large international projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in major civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar commercial or contracts management role.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, construction law, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Experience in large international infrastructure projects.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as main commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Lead commercial meetings, negotiations and contract-related reviews.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the Project Director and Project Management Team.
• Manage the project contract in accordance with FIDIC, including notices, correspondence and contractual compliance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead the management of claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual entitlements.
• Develop and implement commercial and contractual management procedures.
• Lead subcontract procurement, administration and negotiations, ensuring appropriate terms and best value.
• Oversee interim payment applications, contractual valuations and final account submissions.
• Prepare and present commercial reports on claims, changes and contract status.
• Lead and supervise the commercial, contracts and procurement teams.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Leadership

Contracts management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Engineering/QS/Construction/Law degree

Job description

Commercial & Contracts Manager – Philippines

The Commercial & Contracts Manager is responsible for leading the commercial and contractual management of the project from contract award through to final account close-out. The role ensures effective contract administration, protects the company’s commercial interests, and oversees subcontract management, procurement, claims, variations and commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants and other external stakeholders.
• Lead commercial meetings, negotiations and contract-related reviews.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the Project Director and Project Management Team.
• Manage the project contract in accordance with FIDIC conditions, including notices, correspondence and contractual compliance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead the management of claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual entitlements.
• Develop and implement commercial and contractual management procedures.
• Lead subcontract procurement, administration and negotiations, ensuring appropriate terms and best value.
• Oversee interim payment applications, contractual valuations and final account submissions.
• Prepare and present commercial reports on claims, changes and contract status.
• Lead and supervise the commercial, contracts and procurement teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in major civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar commercial or contracts management role.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, construction law, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Experience in large international infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Joint Venture experience is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Commercial and contractual negotiation.
• Leadership and team management.
• Claims and change management.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Stakeholder management.
• Strong communication, analytical and decision-making skills.

EEO Statement

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.