Manager - Contracts & Commercial

Job Summary

Contract Administration

• Administer main contracts and subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contractual obligations, notices, and correspondence requirements.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation.
• Provide contractual advice to project teams and management.

Variations and Change Management

• Review, evaluate, and prepare variation orders arising from design changes, client instructions, and site conditions.
• Assess commercial implications and negotiate agreements with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Maintain variation registers and track approval and recovery status.

Cost Control and Commercial Management

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and commercial risk assessments.
• Support commercial decisions through cost analysis and procurement reviews.
• Identify opportunities to maximize project profitability.

Claims and EOT Administration

• Review and prepare Extension of Time submissions and associated cost claims.
• Evaluate subcontractor claims and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare supporting documentation for contractual claims and dispute resolution.
• Assist management with commercial disputes and contractual issues.

Payment Certification and Final Accounts

• Review subcontractor monthly payment applications.
• Prepare interim valuations and payment recommendations.
• Monitor payment status and contractual cash flow.
• Negotiate and close final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

Risk Management

• Identify commercial and contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure contractual notices are issued within required timeframes.
• Support project management in maintaining compliance and reducing exposure to claims and disputes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of post-contract administration experience in construction projects.
• Experience in MEP, ELV, mission-critical facilities, or data centre projects.
• Experience administering subcontract and main contracts under FIDIC or equivalent forms.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
• Experience in variation management, claims preparation, EOT assessment, and final account settlement.
• Good understanding of MEP systems and data centre construction activities.
• Proficiency in cost reporting and commercial documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects.
• Professional certification such as MRICS, CIArb, PMP, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book, and bespoke contract forms.