Senior Commercial & Procurement Manager

Job Description

Company DescriptionAt AECOM, were delivering a better world.We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and lets get started.

• The Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible for all procurement management, contract management and administration, budget and cost control, variation and claims management, and the determination of final accounts on projects.
• Responsible for all the procurement activity for the framework of projects under the (enter project) agreement including but not limited to, the preparation and review of expressions of interest and pre-qualifications, production of tender documents and request for proposals, management of the tender process, analysis and evaluation of tender submissions, arranging and chairing contract negotiations, and the facilitation and oversight of the signing of the agreements.
• Provision of contract management and administration activities for the framework of projects including the evaluation of the contractor against their obligations, evaluation of contractors claims and the provision of mitigation strategies to the Client, agreement of KPIs with the contractor, maintenance of appropriate records, and ensuring the contractor has the required bonding and insurance in place.
• Oversight of the master budget and each of the constituent projects within the framework, identifying variances and mitigation actions.
• Development of a cost management system that details cash flow requirements, committed costs, costs remaining, and the overall cost to complete.
• Review of all applications for payments (AFPs) and invoices from the contractors for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Production of written reports on the findings and the subsequent action to be taken by the Client.Assessment of the validity of contractors requests for changes and variations of any kind, providing written recommendations to the Client regarding the appropriate action that should be taken.
• In addition assessments will need to be made of variations proposed by the Client, and management of the change process as appropriate.
• Management of the preparation, submittal, review and settlement of the final accounts of the contractors.
• Acts as AECOMs representative for all day to day contract matters with the Client during the program execution.
• Responsible for the internal commercial management and contract administration of the project for AECOM including but not limited to the identification, management, and agreement of variations and claims, and the resolution of contract disputes.
• Preparation of the internal estimate at completion (EAC), and the provision of reports on earned value, progress against milestones, cash flow, and cost management. Appropriate action is then taken to mitigate any issues as they arise, and opportunities are sought to improve the profitability of the project.
• Responsible for the preparation of the application for payments and invoices to the Client, resolution of any issues, and the prompt collection of payments.
• Assists the Project Director in devising and executing action plans to rectify potential cost overruns, schedule delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Some liaison with Technical Services and Shared Services personnel for delivery of design, costs, schedules and overall project support.
• Establishes regular meetings to review package status and formulate action items.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 16 years of experience.
• MRICS, MCIOB, MCIArb.

Additional InformationWith infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and theres never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours. Join us and lets get started. ReqID: J10076234 Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Survey & Estimation Work Location Model: On-Site

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Senior Commercial Procurement Manager

About Company

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical expertise and innovation, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.3 billion in fiscal year 2021.