Commercial Manager M/F

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Position description Job titleCommercial Manager M/F Contract typePermanent contract Job descriptionCommercial Manager is responsible for the overall commercial performance of the project deployed on Drive Continuous Improvement and consistency of commercial processes. He is able to implement effective contract administration procedures and develop claims avoidance and mitigation strategies, as well as a sound understanding of insurances and bounds. ? Responsible to procurement administration of commercial procurement actions; reviewing, preparing and approving RFPs, conducting bid abstracts, conducting negotiations, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts; ? Play a leading and pivotal role in supporting the project executives, leaders and project managers in monitoring and controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and deliver the desired outcomes; ? Ensure the client?s commercial position is properly considered in all client and program management decision making; ? Coordinating on all matters concerning contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis; ? Taking responsibility for all financial contract management activities including the reviewing and the approving of payment certificates, invoicing from subcontractors and to the client ; ? Review/update/maintain a set of integrated policies, procedures, tools, trackers and system to consistently monitor and measure commercial activity across the program; ? Maintaining a clear picture of out-turn cost in accordance with standard framework, by ensuring monthly cost reports fully and accurately reflects all contracts let, change, risks, opportunities and variation orders and reporting to senior client level; ? Providing the Project Director & the client a comprehensive picture of budget, commitment and payment at all times; ? Providing the foundations for driving performance of consultant?s, contractors and the supply chain generally; ? Maintaining positive supply chain behavior by payment applications dealt with comprehensively with clarity and within contract timescales; ? Identification of actions which potentially undermine the client?s commercial position under the contract or are detrimental to delivery within agreed time, cost and quality parameters;; ? Review/update/maintain central commercial trackers (payment, contract information tracker etc.; ? Assess the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages. Provides the needed expertise and technique in cost control and contract management and coordinates project estimation efforts; ? Leading the identification and implementation of commercial strategies; ? Identifying potential claims, checking for compliance with applicable contractual terms and ensuring effective negotiation and settlement of claims ; ? Preparing claims to negotiate with contractors, including the calculation of losses incurred through defaults on contractual obligations Profile* Solid working knowledge of the forms of contract conditions used by government/federal entities in MENA* CDM regulations, risk management and cost control including forecasting & actual cost;* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;* Problem solving skills and analytical thinking;* Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus; * Experience in the Middle East construction sector with particular emphasis on ?mega projects?.* Significant experience progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in contract negotiation, administration and/or management* Strong background in variations, changes orders, and Contract administration On-site Construction Supervision experience* Experience in procurement under different forms of contract for major urban project or civil infrastructure* Experience with international organization* Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills* Leadership SkillPosition location Job locationMiddle-East/North Africa, Saudi Arabia CityDammamCandidate criteria Minimum level of education required4-Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Minimum level of experience requiredOver 10 years OrganisationEgis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Our mission: create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings to further the transition to a low-carbon economy and contribute to more balanced and sustainable territorial development. To support our growth dynamic, we offer a wide variety of career opportunities in more than 120 countries. Joining our Group and its 16,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

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