Manager - Commercial

Job Description

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for all commercial aspects of a large program, including advising clients on commercial and cost issues, administration of the supplier’s contracts, agreeing processes and procedures with key suppliers and the management of the commercial team.

• Assist with the planning and execution of construction related plans and targets and execute the strategic agenda of the Construction function to deliver Coastal Contracting Company vision and mission.
• Ensure that the overall construction strategy / plan is executed at site and monitor the performance and execution of those plans in order to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s overall strategy.

• Coordinate the various Sub-contractors to ensure that all work is carried out safely and efficiently, in line with the strategic Construction Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Manage the Sub-contractors by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback, advice and direction to ensure the contractor meets their contractual, legal, moral and other established obligations.
• Serve as a role model to ensure Coastal Contracting Company (and other’s) employees’ awareness and commitment to Coastal Contracting Company vision, mission, values, fundamentals and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivated human resources, and continuously improve performance.

Be aware of project budgets and ensure works undertaken are in compliance with the various Contractual obligations. Ensure changes and variations are appropriately planned and managed to minimize cost increase. Identify and report areas of Contractor non-compliance / areas of unsatisfactory performance and drive performance improvement opportunities to ensure value for money project delivery.

• Manage supplier relationships to resolve outstanding discrepancies and ensure contract compliance.
• Works closely with Account Managers to enhance processes and procedures to the benefit of the organization and the customer.
• Directs on-site management and ensures compliance with contract conditions and relevant standards.
• Gathers, analyses, and understands large volumes of data and prepares detailed recommendations for management.
• Manage the project specific claims and dispute avoidance protocol.
• Provide support in addressing and managing claims across the program, including assistance to the project commercial teams in preparation of correspondence, reports, recommendations, etc., and final check and review before final issue.
• Represents the company to external entities, and to establishes commercial relationships.
• Prepares and analyses budgets and forecasts as required for all aspects of costs within the business.
• Develops and implements commercial audit processes.
• Provision of financial analysis to contract team and client.
• Develops and maintains benchmarking data.

• Lead any reporting Coastal Contracting Company employees on-site, providing advice and guidance as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the sub-contractor to ensure provision of adequate resources through an efficient workforce plan aligned with the construction phases and work priorities to achieve safe and successful project delivery.
• Proactively estimate and forecast required resources, based on the upcoming construction phase, number and qualification of the workforce needed to avoid manpower shortage.
• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies, and standards.

Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Employees are expected to actively participate in the company’s…