General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager shall include but not be limited to the following tasks:

• Develop and administer all contract documents from the tender process through to contract closeout including variations and issue resolution for design, construction, and other project related contracts.


• Develop the Procurement Strategy in conjunction with the Project Control Manager and Senior Project Manager.


• Define trade packages and develop the scope of work for each package in conjunction with the Project Manager.


• Collate new tender document packages and perform contractual / commercial reviews.


• Evaluate potential risks to the client and to the project and thereafter suggest measures to reduce risks to levels acceptable by the Client.


• Management and coordination of award process.


• Management of Owner approval process.


• Monitor contract correspondence.


• Prepare Scope Change Reports to identify the commercial and contractual consequence of change.


• Management of claims avoidance activities.


• Coordination of contract execution.


• Monitor the permanent materials procurement activities by others providing consultation when requested.


• Contract administration including Schedule administration, Variation or change administration, Risk management administration.


• Proper operation of the Project Execution Plan.


• Periodic preparation and processing of site reports.


• Assist the Project Control Manager in the preparation of monthly progress reports.


• Maintenance of contract documents.


• Processing of contractor documents.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering.


• A minimum of 15 years' experience overall working on construction projects.


• Membership with RICS or equivalent is preferred.


• The ideal candidate will be proficient in English.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Ability to analyze and solve problems.


• Skills in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling personal workflow.


• Keen attention to detail.


• Responsible attitude.


• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.


• Able to work well under pressure.


• Possesses a flexible approach to work.