Commercial Executive

Tumaini; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead commercial and risk management functions within their construction platform. This role involves reviewing tender bids, drafting contracts, and overseeing legal matters to ensure optimal financial performance of construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in quantity surveying, contributing to the company's strategic objectives. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence the success of diverse infrastructure projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and risk assessment in construction.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to draft contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize tender bid submissions for commercial viability.
• Draft and oversee construction contracts and manage legal disputes.

Skills

Commercial Management

Risk Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Professional Quantity Surveyor Certification

Job description

Our client is a diversified infrastructure and services construction company, with core competencies in the infrastructure, building, mining and property development sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the Construction Platform’s commercial, risk management and quantity surveying functions with the overall objective of optimising construction projects commercial and financial performances.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) :

• Review tender bid submissions from a commercial and risk perspective
• Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform construction contracts with the assistance of the Group Legal Manager as and when necessary
• Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform legal, dispute, claim notification and contractual letters regarding material commercial matters.
• Support, and lead if necessary, the successful resolution of material commercial negotiations, claims and disputes.
• Ensure that the Platform’s commercial and contractual entitlements are optimised, dealt with promptly and in accordance with the relevant conditions of contract.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies according to the Platform’s goals and objectives.