About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned professional to fill the position of Senior Commercial Manager. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex projects and teams, with a strong background in contract management and administration.
The Senior Commercial Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of the project by providing guidance and support to the Project Director and the contracts/commercial team.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Ensuring that all project contracts meet the requirements of the project with respect to scope and execution.
* Producing and administering procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
* Ensuring Company policies associated with contracts are followed.
* Providing guidance on the project process for progress claims for projects and general sales invoicing for projects to ensure timely submission of invoicing and minimize WIP balances.
* Monitoring project contracts compliance with contract terms and conditions and maintaining and updating the project baseline.
* Aiding Project Managers in relation to notifications, letters, and reports.
* Developing and maintaining the project contracts filing system.
* Producing or responding to contractual claims as required, including the negotiation and close of claims.
* Preparing and controlling sub-contracts and associated documentation.
* Participating in contract reviews and negotiations.
* Preparing contract variations.
* Working closely with Project Managers to ensure the smooth payment and variation certification process of major subcontractor works, and being directly involved in any contractual disputes that may arise.
* Ensuring that effective contractual document control processes are adhered to within the business.
* Monitoring and reviewing financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labour, and variation costs, expected Gross margin and profits, and reporting any discrepancies as they arise.
* Assisting with reporting and processing monthly cost recording and processing.
* Maintaining a thorough understanding of ongoing site activities and providing assessments of these activities on the overall project, which will involve regular visits to site to verify subcontractor performance and contract adherence, and close liaison with the site team to ensure any issues are managed in accordance with the various contract requirements.
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
* Ensuring that stakeholder requirements and project risks are adequately addressed.
* Managing and leading the work of a team, providing motivation, encouragement, and opportunities for development, managing any underperformance issues if required in consultation with People and Culture, and actively monitoring leave requests of team.