Horizon Recruitment has been engaged to conduct the search for a Senior Commercial and Contracts Manager. The role will be responsible for the commercial functions of a portfolio of major capital projects and will operate and manage at a senior executive level for the organisation.
Initially a 12 month contract term the role is likely to be required for multiple years while to project portfolio evolves.
Responsibilities:
Direct management, mentorship and recruitment responsibility of the commercial / contracts functions of the portfolio
Provide commercial and contractual advice to project team.
Identify process gaps and implement improvements in operational efficiencies across the commercial group
Identify and mitigate risks.
Commercial reporting and analysis of financial position of the project.
Effectively manage multiple contracting priorities in a timely manner to meet the internal and external project needs.
Monitors subcontractor performance against work package requirements or agreed schedule milestones; identifies deficiencies and takes corrective action to ensure project deliverables are not negatively impacted.
Ensures suppliers and service providers meet agreed quality and regulatory requirements in order to complete project on time, within budget and in compliance with set standards.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering related field and/or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated field experience. MBA, P.Eng, PMP, MRICS etc. is highly desirable.
Minimum of 15 years commercial and contractual management experience on major capital projects.
5 years’ experience as commercial lead or senior executive with a large construction company.
Understands the intent of contractual language and is able to represent and defend the company's position.
Able to provide direction, leadership, and support to all commercial staff.
Proven experience navigating complex projects with ability to overcome a wide variety of challenges
Experience working with all aspects and departments on a project team – engineering, safety, environment, quality, cost control, change management
Excellent leadership and people skills are essential to be successful in this role
Excellent communication skills and is able to present at the board level.
Past experience managing EPCM contracts / vendor relationships required.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain