Commercial Executive (Construction)

Atriplea Recruitment & Temps; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks to hire a Commercial Executive to manage tenders and contracts. The role requires extensive knowledge of South African construction laws and contracts, alongside strong commercial and negotiation skills. Candidates must possess a quantity surveying or civil engineering degree with significant experience in the construction sector, specifically with large projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years' senior construction commercial experience preferred.
• 15 years' overall construction industry experience.
• Registration with a relevant professional body advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft tender bid submissions and contracts.
• Lead resolution of material commercial negotiations and disputes.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies for the Platform.

Skills

Negotiation

Dispute Resolution

Communication

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering Degree

Post-graduate Degree in Arbitration or Construction Law

Tools

CCS Candy Estimating

Job description

Our client in the Construction Industry is looking to hire a Commercial Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Take responsibility for the commercial, risk management and quantity surveying functions within the Platform – and guide the competence, productivity, and transformation of the staff within these functions.
• Provide commercial advice, guidance, and support to sites from award to final account stage to enhance project value; and conduct monthly reviews of commercial performance.
• Assist in setting financial targets, and budget development and monitoring.
• Keep updated on changes in relevant laws, standard contracts and maintaining commercial management best practices.
• Monitor and oversee compliance with relevant Group and Platform policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of South African laws, regulations, and practices applicable to construction contract preparation, negotiation, and administration. A working knowledge of relevant legislation in the SADC region would be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction contracts FIDIC, GCC, NEC and JBCC. A working knowledge of SANS 1200, COLTO (and / or COTO) would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the CCS Candy estimating and Site plan programming system
• Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Good communication and presentation skills with ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and with, and as part of, various
• and diverse departments and teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – with attention to detail
• Undertake duties with objectiveness, integrity, and professionalism
• Commercially astute with an understanding of financial statements (IFRS) and relevant forms of insurance
• Ability to compile, analyse and enhance project risk documentation and processes
• Excellent ability to review and formulate various forms of contracts and agreements
• Commercially astute and ability to understand financial statements (IFRS)

Requirements

• A quantity surveying or civil engineering degree, or similar qualification
• A post-graduate degree or diploma in a related field such as arbitration or construction law
• Registration with a relevant professional body would be an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years’ senior construction commercial experience, preferably with exposure to large civil engineering projects. Exposure to large building projects or developments would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 15 years’ overall construction industry experience
• Quantity surveying and risk management experience in the construction industry would be an advantage
• Experience in mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution, related legal processes,
• Experience with FIDIC, GCC, NEC, JBCC and associated subcontract agreements – as well as bespoke forms of contract

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