Contracts / Commercial Manager

Overview

• Contract Management:
• Take ownership of managing and administering contracts across multiple large-scale project sites, ensuring that all contractual terms, obligations, and deliverables are met.
• Contractual Correspondence:
• Draft, review, and respond to formal contractual communications to protect the company’s position and ensure accurate, timely communication.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks in contracts and project execution, develop mitigation strategies, and provide proactive advice to reduce exposure to claims or disputes.

• Claims & Variations

• Oversee the preparation and negotiation of claims, variations, and time extension requests, ensuring all submissions are well-supported and aligned with contractual rights.
• Contractual Compliance:
• Ensure that all project operations comply with the terms of the contract, local regulations, and internal company policies — including obtaining approvals from clients or authorities when required.
• Dispute Resolution:
• Assist in managing and resolving disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or formal dispute resolution mechanisms, to avoid costly escalations and maintain project momentum.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients to align on commercial and contractual matters and maintain strong working relationships.
• Team Leadership:
• Guide and support contract administrators and commercial staff across project sites, encouraging best practices and continuous improvement in contract management.

• Cost-Plus Contract Experience