This Large construction company (CIDB 9) requires a Commercial Manager – Roads & Civils to be based in Botswana and be required to handle all the commercial aspects of the contracts for the company.

Commercial Manager – B Sc QS/Civil Engineer. 15 years’ experience in construction at least 5 years in Commercial. Professional certifications advantageous for work permit. Must have worked in South Africa or other Southern African countries as Commercial Manager. World Bank or African Development Bank funded projects experience highly desirable. Essential to have commercial management experience on Roads Projects.

They are looking for someone who is dynamic and hands on with a stable track record with reputable companies.

Responsible for, but not limited to:

Managing the contractual aspects of a project (finance, contract administration, client liaison and procurement, insurance matters).
• All to ensure the best financial outcome for the project

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review contract documentation for commercial risk at bid stage and generate practical strategies.
• Ensure that contractual rights are retained under the different forms of contract particularly FIDIC, NEC, GCC.
• Ensure implementation and a disciplined approach is adopted in following commercial procedures.
• Assist in the drafting of contractual claims to ensure compliance with contract conditions with a view to ensuring the best chance of successful resolution thereof.
• Ensure the adequacy of the reporting systems, methods and training.
• Assist in negotiating resolution of disputes as they arise.
• Assist in the correct and timeous issue and recovery of suitable bonds and guarantees
• Effective and efficient administration of sub-contractors by ensuring proper contract documentation, guarantees and procedures are used and adhered to.
• Forecast of job to completion and identify improved strategies.
• Ensure effective cash flow strategies to ensure that projects are at least cash neutral.

Skills, Experience & Education:
Essential to have commercial management experience on Roads Projects.

• BSc/B.Tech/ND Quantity Surveying/Construction Management /Civil Engineering
• Must have a minimum 15 years post graduate experience of which the last 5 years in a commercial position with medium to large contractors
• Must have extensive commercial / contractual experience on large construction projects
•Professional certifications advantageous for work permit.
• Must have worked in South Africa or other Southern African countries as Commercial Manager.
• World Bank or African Development Bank funded projects experience highly desirable.
• Essential to have commercial management experience on Roads Projects.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying for the above position, please consider your application unsuccessful, we will however endeavour to search for suitable positions that may be appropriate to your experience and location.

Must Have A Minimum 15 Years Post Graduate Experience Of Which The Last 5 Years In A Commercial Position With Medium To Large Contractors

Must Have Extensive Commercial / Contractual Experience On Large Roads Construction Projects

Must Have A Valid Passport?

Must Be Prepared To Travel

Should you fit the above profile please forward your CV to me
Glenn Cuthbertson
Activeblue Recruitment
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(E-Mail) glenn@activebluesa.co.za or activeblue@telkomsa.net or gtcuthbertson@gmail.com
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