Commercial Manager - Railway project

Position: Commercial Manager
Location: Makati City

About the Role
The position for Commercial Manager is responsible for the overall commercial management of the Project. In a project environment will manage and control the commercial functions of procurement, subcontract administration and payment, claims and claims management, design build contract issues, commercial reporting and cost control. Must have the ability to operate and manage at the executive level of the Project structure in a PPP/PFI environment.

Responsibilities

• Management and Supervision of commercial functions
• Commercial and contractual advice to Executives and Project Managers
• Development and implementation of commercial management procedures
• Commercial review and risk analysis of Design Build contract
• Cost Control, commercial reporting and analysis of financial position of the project
• Training and development of commercial staff
• Subcontract procurement, administration and claims management.
• Commercial management of designers and the design process

Essential Functions

• Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions on major projects.
• Able to provide direction and support to all commercial staff.
• Command the respect of the Executive Board on commercial matters.
• Advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Currently operating at senior executive level on a major project or as commercial director in a large construction company.
• Proven commercial management ability at executive level.
• Thorough knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
• Excellent people and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years commercial management experience on major international projects.
• 5 years' experience as commercial director or senior executive with a large construction company handling infrastructure projects
• Proven track record on delivering commercial success on major projects.
• Experience in managing thirty or more commercial staff.
• Previous project Joint Venture experience is desirable.

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