Commercial Executive (Construction)

Our client in the Construction Industry is looking to hire a Commercial Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Review tender bid submissions from a commercial and risk perspective

·         Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform construction contracts with the assistance of the Group Legal Manager as and when necessary

·         Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform legal, dispute, claim notification and contractual letters regarding material commercial matters.

·         Support, and lead if necessary, the successful resolution of material commercial negotiations, claims and disputes.

·         Ensure that the Platform’s commercial and contractual entitlements are optimised, dealt with promptly and in accordance with the relevant conditions of contract.

·         Develop and implement commercial strategies according to the Platform’s goals and 

·         objectives.

·         Take responsibility for the commercial, risk management and quantity surveying functions within the Platform – and guide the competence, productivity, and transformation of the staff within these functions.

·         Provide commercial advice, guidance, and support to sites from award to final account stage to enhance project value; and conduct monthly reviews of commercial performance.

·         Assist in setting financial targets, and budget development and monitoring.

·         Keep updated on changes in relevant laws, standard contracts and maintaining commercial management best practices. 

·         Monitor and oversee compliance with relevant Group and Platform policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills

·         Extensive knowledge of South African laws, regulations, and practices applicable to construction contract preparation, negotiation, and administration. A working knowledge of relevant legislation in the SADC region would be an advantage.

·         Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction contracts i.e. FIDIC, GCC, NEC and JBCC. A working knowledge of SANS 1200, COLTO (and/or COTO) would be an advantage

·         Working knowledge of the CCS Candy estimating and Site plan programming system

·         Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills

·         Good communication and presentation skills with ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision making

·         Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and with, and as part of, various

·         and diverse departments and teams

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – with attention to detail

·         Undertake duties with objectiveness, integrity, and professionalism

·         Commercially astute with an understanding of financial statements (IFRS) and relevant forms of insurance

·         Ability to compile, analyse and enhance project risk documentation and processes

·         Excellent ability to review and formulate various forms of contracts and agreements

·         Commercially astute and ability to understand financial statements (IFRS)

Requirements

·         A quantity surveying or civil engineering degree, or similar qualification

·         A post-graduate degree or diploma in a related field such as arbitration or construction law

·         Registration with a relevant professional body would be an advantage

·         A minimum of 10 years’ senior construction commercial experience, preferably with exposure to large civil engineering projects. Exposure to large building projects or developments would be an advantage.

·         A minimum of 15 years’ overall construction industry experience

·         Quantity surveying and risk management experience in the construction industry would be an advantage

·         Experience in mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution, related legal processes, 

·         Experience with FIDIC, GCC, NEC, JBCC and associated subcontract agreements – as well as bespoke forms of contract

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