Job purpose
Lead, manage and support pre and post contract commercial activities of the Business Unit
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for:
- Contract procurement and risk management, ensure risks profiling has been carried out for each project.
- Maximizing cash management and profitability of the business unit, provide cash flows for each project, updated weekly and copied to the Commercial Director and Finance Director.
- Protecting Ardmac’s financial and contractual position, ensure that all terms, conditions and obligations meet the requirements of the policies and procedures of Ardmac.
- Ensuring financial close on each project in a timely fashion.
- Managing dispute resolution.
- Implementation of strategic commercial plans to meet changes in circumstances in the project, post commencement.
- Working with the Project Delivery Teams in ensuring compliance with contractual timescales on delays and claims notices and the proper maintenance of all records required to substantiate Ardmac’s contractual position.
- Ensuring that effective commercial management is provided throughout the department including training and coaching as necessary.
- Developing relationships with clients/supply chain/professional team.
- Training, mentoring and development of business unit commercial resources and site teams.
Qualifications and experience
High level of ability and advanced knowledge of:
- Knowledge and understanding of subcontract/material orders and procurement.
- Knowledge and understanding of claims and dispute resolution
- Preparation and understanding of financial reports.
- Commercial strategy and innovation to maximize profit and cash management
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Knowledge of health and safety, quality procedures and construction industry
- WRA.
People Responsibilities:
Responsible for all aspects of the employee relationship including the:
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Management of disciplinary issues and poor performance in conjunction with the HR Department.
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Annual and interim performance reviews
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Management of training and development to ensure staff are kept up to date with current legislation and training needs.
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Recommendation of salary increases and bonus payments as appropriate.