Senior Commercial Manager (Construction)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for a client in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering or quantity surveying degree, with over 15 years of commercial experience, primarily in the construction sector. Responsibilities include leading the commercial department, managing contractual disputes, and negotiating agreements. Strong skills in risk management and a thorough understanding of construction contracts are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' commercial experience in construction/contracting.
• Experience leading commercial and contractual specialists.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Platform's commercial department.
• Provide support on measurement issues and contractual claims.
• Prepare and negotiate joint venture and subcontract agreements.

Skills

Construction contract preparation

Risk identification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering or quantity surveying degree

Post-graduate qualification in a related field

Job description

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the Platform's commercial department and guiding relevant project staff regarding improving commercial knowledge and processes.
• Commercial reviews of tenders and preparation of risks and opportunity schedules.
• Provide commercial support to several construction sites from award to final account stage; assist in ensuring that contractual opportunities, entitlements, and obligations are being recognised and managed correctly.
• Provide support to sites in respect of measurement issues, contractual claims, and correspondence.
• Assist in the management of any contractual disputes that may arise.
• Preparation and negotiation of joint venture, consortium, and subcontract agreements where necessary.
• Identify risks and ensure that the necessary steps are taken to mitigate and/or resolve risk.
• Ensure that commercial and contractual entitlements are dealt with promptly and in accordance with the conditions of contract.
• Analyses and reports on claims in dispute and prepare for arbitration and litigation where necessary.
• Remains up to date on all construction legislation and any new legislation in the industry.
• Assist with any other ad hoc commercial matters or initiatives.

Requirements

• An engineering, quantity surveying or construction management degree, or similar qualification.
• A post‑graduate qualification in a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years' commercial experience in the construction/contracting industry, preferably including large roads & earthworks and/or civil construction projects.
• Experience leading other commercial and contractual specialists.
• Experience reviewing construction tender documentation and identification of risks.
• Experience in compiling and successfully concluding contractual claims.
• Experience in processing and successfully resolving contractual disputes, including through arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating joint venture, consortium, and subcontract agreements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and concepts applicable to construction contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.
• Knowledge of relevant South African legislation and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of forms of construction contracts (FIDIC, GCCC, NEC and JBCC). It would be an added advantage to have working knowledge of COLTO.
• Working knowledge of CCS estimating and planning modules.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision making.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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ATripleA Recruitment and Temps