Senior Commercial & Contracts Lead – Civil Infrastructure

Acciona; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 5,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a senior Commercial & Contracts Manager based in the Philippines for a mega infrastructure project. The role leads commercial and contractual management from award to close-out, protecting commercial interests and overseeing procurement, claims, and variations.

You will interface with clients and stakeholders, manage notices under FIDIC, and drive risk management, reporting, and team leadership. Fluency in English and a background in civil infrastructure are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience 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.
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or related discipline.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Joint Venture experience is desirable.

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.

Skills

FIDIC knowledge

Contract negotiations

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying

Law

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a senior Commercial & Contracts Manager based in the Philippines for a mega infrastructure project. The role leads commercial and contractual management from award to close-out, protecting commercial interests and overseeing procurement, claims, and variations.

You will interface with clients and stakeholders, manage notices under FIDIC, and drive risk management, reporting, and team leadership. Fluency in English and a background in civil infrastructure are essential.