Senior Commercial & Contracts Leader – Mega Infrastructure

ACCIONA; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Manager in the Philippines for a mega infrastructure project. The role leads the commercial and contractual management from award through final account close-out, safeguarding commercial interests and supervising procurement, claims and variations.

The candidate will interface with clients and consultants, run negotiations, provide strategic advice to the Project Director, and ensure contract compliance under FIDIC.

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main commercial interface with clients and external stakeholders.
• Lead commercial meetings, negotiations and contract-related reviews.
• Provide commercial advice to the Project Director and PM Team.
• Manage the project contract in accordance with FIDIC conditions, notices and 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 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

Civil construction experience

FIDIC contracts

Claims management

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Law degree

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Commercial & Contracts Manager in the Philippines for a mega infrastructure project. The role leads the commercial and contractual management from award through final account close-out, safeguarding commercial interests and supervising procurement, claims and variations.

The candidate will interface with clients and consultants, run negotiations, provide strategic advice to the Project Director, and ensure contract compliance under FIDIC.