Senior Commercial & Contracts Lead – Mega Infrastructure

Acciona Construcción S/A; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Manager based in the Philippines to lead the commercial and contractual management of a mega infrastructure project. The role covers contract administration, negotiations, and risk mitigation from award to close-out, including management of claims, variations and procurement.

You will interface with clients, consultants, and internal teams, providing strategic advice to ensure best value and compliance with FIDIC conditions.

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.
• 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

Commercial negotiation

Leadership

Claims management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication & analysis

Education

Engineering/Law/Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Manager based in the Philippines to lead the commercial and contractual management of a mega infrastructure project. The role covers contract administration, negotiations, and risk mitigation from award to close-out, including management of claims, variations and procurement.

You will interface with clients, consultants, and internal teams, providing strategic advice to ensure best value and compliance with FIDIC conditions.