Commercial Manager

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Commercial Manager

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Hill International, Inc.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities :

Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the Contract period.

Assist in the review of contractual notices of claims and provide contractual advice to the Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.

Interact with Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.

Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities.

Assist with administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract documents.

Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.

Facilitate the preparation of Contract changes and prepare the relevant variation orders.

In charge of the Change Management Process. Initiate all credit change orders where applicable.

Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to the contractor.

Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.

Assist in the review of Contractors claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Client's interests are protected.

Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc., are in place, maintained, and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with the Client's requirements.

Contract Closeout : document items to be completed, amounts to be withheld for final completion, review taking over the certificate.

Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of Engineers Instructions Variation Orders, and Claim Logs.

Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.

Assist on all contractual and commercial matters.

Validate the Contractor's interim and final payment applications from a commercial perspective and any variation from the GMP figures (rates, Contractor compliance of payment rules as per the Contract, retentions, back-charges, fees, taxes, etc.).

Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders.

Attend Commercial Meetings and record minutes of meetings.

Ensure familiarity with and adherence to the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International.

Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Minimum of 20 years experience with strong international experience.

Membership in RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.

Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract, particularly design & build.

Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry, including claim management.

Great leadership and organizational skills.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Job Details

Seniority level : Not Applicable

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Sales and Business Development

Industries : Construction

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