Commercial Lead, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kimberley

ROLE

The Commercial Lead manages the day-to-day commercial administration of assigned SMJV construction projects. Working with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and Project Controls Lead, the role protects contractual entitlement, manages change and supports accurate revenue, margin and cash flow reporting from project setup through closeout.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review the prime contract, scope, pricing schedules and subcontract terms; establish contract obligations, notice requirements and commercial registers.
• Lead project change administration, including early identification, contractual notices, entitlement assessment, pricing, supporting records and submission tracking.
• Develop change estimates with Operations, Estimating and Project Controls; reconcile measured quantities, labour, equipment, materials and subcontract costs.
• Lead commercial discussions with clients and subcontractors within delegated authority; elevate disputed changes, claims and material exposures.
• Coordinate progress claims, applications for payment and invoice support with Project Controls and Finance; track certifications, receivables and disputed amounts.
• Review recoverable and potentially disallowable costs against contract requirements; resolve discrepancies with the project team.
• Support procurement and commercial administration of civil, fabrication and installation subcontract packages, including evaluations, payment assessments, changes and final account settlement.
• Review revenue forecasts, outstanding changes, commercial risks, opportunities and cash flow with the Project Controls Lead and Commercial Manager.
• Maintain an auditable record of correspondence, instructions, approvals, commitments and commercial decisions.
• Prepare commercial reports and contribute to project risk reviews, client meetings and internal performance reviews.
• Coordinate commercial closeout, including final accounts, outstanding commitments and required subcontractor documentation.
• Direct and mentor the Junior Project Controls Coordinator on commercial tasks; agree priorities with the Project Controls Lead.
• Promote compliance with SMJV safety, quality and commercial procedures; obtain approvals in accordance with delegated authority.

Note:

In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in business, quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, finance or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• Typically, 7 or more years of relevant construction commercial, contract administration or quantity surveying experience, including independent responsibility for changes and client or subcontractor interfaces.
• Civil, facilities, fabrication or industrial construction experience is preferred. Pipeline experience and familiarity with lump sum, unit price and time-and-materials contracts are assets.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with cost, estimating and document management systems. Familiarity with SMJV systems, including Hard Dollar and Power Apps, is an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong contract interpretation, change valuation, negotiation and written communication skills.
• Ability to distinguish contractual entitlement from cost and schedule impacts, and to maintain defensible supporting records.
• Ability to manage deadlines, resolve commercial issues and mentor junior staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is field based and often works within remote project locations. Travel and/or living in temporary accommodation is required. Able to work 6 days on, 1 day off shift with 12-hour shifts for the duration of project.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Commercial Lead reports to the Commercial Manager and works closely with the Project Manager and Project Controls Lead. The role provides commercial direction to the Junior Project Controls Coordinator.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Department:
Commercial/Project Controls

This is a project based position

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