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The Commercial & Claims Manager reports to the Director(s), and provides commercial and contractual oversight and support to Projects in the administration of the contracts.
The role is hands on, requiring a high level of interaction and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support projects on commercial change management process.
- Oversee and support projects in resolving difficult, complex, or significant commercial/contractual issues.
- Oversee insurance requirements and coordinate with insurers on any claims.
- Support the Project in the commercial management of the Contract.
- Provide oversight and support to Project in the development of formal correspondence on complex contractual issues to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and entitlement to Contract Variation is correctly identified.
- For complicated or sensitive issues assist Project in drafting and issuing of Variation Notices/Variation Requests and negotiation of Variation Orders, ensuring timely delivery against contractual deadlines and maximum revenue recovery.
- Implement commercial change management procedures and audit Projects for compliance.
- Summarize and maintain an overall change order status register that is provided that is compiled from information provided by the Project.
- Oversee, track, and follow-up action items required to resolve major commercial issues with Projects.
- Participate in Weekly and Monthly progress review meetings to advise on any issues of contract management and change management issues.
- Assist Legal and Proposal teams in the review of contract terms and conditions and commercial terms during tendering and post award as may be requested.
- Provide support to Project to ensure that Contract terms and conditions are clearly understood by the wider Team, providing advice on flow-down requirements for procurement and subcontracting where required.
- Oversee insurance coverage and any claims as may arise, liaise with insurance brokers/assessors as necessary.
- Chair periodic Change Management meetings to gain insight to issues impacting the project and advise where contractual relief may be available.
- Contribute to Risk Management functions to ensure that significant commercial risks are identified to Management and suitably considered in the Project cost and financial reports.
- Comply with all Compliance and Corporate requirements and act in an open and honest manner.
- Act in a respectful way with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Travel to, and be temporary assigned to Projects, as may be required to support Project.
- Undertake other duties that may be required to ensure work is completed and are within competency.
Competencies and Preferred Skills:
- 12+ years’ experience in Project, Construction or Contracts management.
- Understanding of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects and industry.
- Good communication skills and strong experience in writing formal business correspondences in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
- EPC experience is a MUST
Education Qualification:
- Formal education in Engineering or Contract Management is preferred.
