Senior Manager - Utilities Commercial

Job Purpose

The commercial function supports the design development process and the delivery and commissioning of dry and wet generation, transmission and distribution systems and networks with a specific emphasis on renewable energy as required under the utility programs, within the infrastructure realm of the Red Sea Global projects.  

Job Responsibilities 

Contract / Commercial Management 

• Assisting with the drafting of the tender documents, agreements and contract terms required in the process. 

• Assisting with technical and commercial reviewing and having input into the selection and appointment of suitable consultants/contractors through the tender process. 

• Assist with the compilation and review of contract documents prior to execution. 

• Manage all commercial aspects, including cost reporting on all aspects from design, construction, variations, claims and forecast estimates at completion. 

• Administer contracts assigned to, including the following: 

• receiving and responding to correspondence, 

• recording, tracking and responding to notices, claims, etc., 

• assisting the pursuit of each and every remedy available to protect the business position, 

• proactively manage the change management process in accordance with TRSDC processes and procedures, as well as the mechanism set out in the concession agreement and its amendments, 

• lead and manage the preparation of invoices, final accounts, handover certificates, and completion certificates upon completion of the relevant Project Systems. 

• Ensuring that cost checking and evaluation of work prepared by other team members is managed effectively across the team. 

• Management of cash flow forecasting at all stages. 

• Lead, manage and ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively and in accordance with TRSUC processes and procedures and the concession agreement. 

• Lead and manage the evaluation of all variations, additional works, field changes, additions and omissions, and incorporation of the same with the monthly cost report. 

• Lead, manage, establish and maintain the contract Change Log and Claims Log. 

• Produce the monthly cost reports and present them to the commercial lead. 

• Assist in assessing, evaluation and making recommendations related to any financial claim and providing the necessary input with regards to settling such claims. 

• Attendance at meetings and active participation. 

• Have knowledge of and actively participate where necessary in value engineering. 

• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner after completion of the services. 

• When required, assist the team during negotiations, arbitration, or any other forms of dispute resolution. 

Quality, OH&S and Corporate Standards to Maintain quality of work by: 

• Ensuring adherence to TRSDC Standards, Policies and Procedures. 

• Ensuring that all activities are performed in a safe manner and comply to TRSDC’s OH&S requirements. 

• Ensuring the relevant QA/QC procedures are followed. 

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent related field. 

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CIArb equivalent relevant professional institution (preferred). 

• Minimum of (12) years of relevant experience. 

• In depth knowledge of standard methods of measurement (SMM7, NRM, POM(I), CESMM). 

• In depth knowledge of consultancy agreements and concession agreements 

• High level of literacy skills in English.  

• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent working knowledge of industry practices. 

• Previous experience working in renewables and/or the utilities sectors