Commercial Manager - Airport

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
• Assist in the review of contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to the Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
• Interact with the Client representatives the Project Management Consultant and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
• Assist in the drafting of commercial terms for design engineering and/or construction services for approval by the Project Director.
• Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities.
• Assist with administration of ongoing Contracts including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Prepare correspondence and maintains records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of Contract change and prepares the relevant variation orders.
• Facilitate the contract closeout procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in all contractual matters.
• Assist in the review of Contractors claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensures the Clients interests are protected.
• Ensure all warranties bonds insurances guarantees etc. are in place and maintained and updated according to the Contract and comply with the Clients requirements.
• Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Engineers Instructions Variation Orders and Claim Logs.
• Attends Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 15 years experience with solid international large/complex project experience.
• Membership to RICS CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working on claims and contracts is highly desirable.
• Experience in Airports/Aviation projects will be a merit.
• Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract particularly design & build.
• Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry including claim management.
• Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.