Project Commercial Manager in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom |
GBP Up to £75000 per annum |
Permanent
JOB PURPOSE
- To undertake commercial management services over the whole project lifecycle, from commencement through to project close out.
- To provide commercial management functional support to the Design Joint Venture management team and ensure that timely and appropriate cost and contract administration is maintained
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Implement effective post-contract commercial management services aimed at maintaining effective cost control and positive cashflow throughout the duration of the project.
- Undertake all relevant commercial management duties in conformance with policies and procedures, in a timely and effective manner.
- Manage the application for payment and invoicing processes.
- Coordinate and analyse all relevant commercial data for the monthly reporting cycle and to provide accurate cost data in support of project forecasts and annual budget reviews.
- Work with project teams in managing the cost impact and validation of change/compensation events and encourage the whole delivery team to strive to deliver value for money.
- Post-contract management through to settlement of final accounts and internal reconciliations to facilitate project close out in line with project budgets and project plan.
- Provide clear cost and contractual advice and maintain a close working relationship with all parties in the Design Joint Venture management team, throughout the project life cycle.
- Analyse cost performance data and provide relevant input for monthly performance reports.
- Coordinate with and support the project controls team.
- Responsible for establishing and implementing appropriate commercial strategies including effective project cost management, change management, risk and KPI management.
- Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with contractual conditions
- Identify emerging problems, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with senior management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
- Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction projects.
- Main contractor or alliance experience.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or professional qualification.
- 10 years’ relevant experience in all aspects of post-contract commercial management on major infrastructure related projects
- Broad experience in the commercial management of projects and implementing effective cost control processes.
- Specific knowledge and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, change and claims management and final account settlement.
- An understanding of change, risk and contingency management processes.
- Specific understanding of railway and construction industry contracts, ideally NEC3 standard forms.
- Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes
- Management of commercial resources.
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Able to communicate at senior management level
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong client facing skills.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working either independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to mentor and share knowledge and experience with junior staff.
- Ability to work positively within a diverse international management team and promote diversity.
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