Senior Commerical - Contract Manager

Ferrovial, S.A.•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The company is seeking a Senior Commercial/Contract Manager to successfully lead the commercial and contractual strategy for a large-scale engineering project, ensuring competitive bids, effective risk management, and fulfillment of all contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle. Among other things, this individual will oversee budgets, procurement, change management, disputes, claims, and stakeholder relationships while driving financial performance and compliance. Candidates should bring a strong background in civil engineering and/or quantity surveying, ideally complemented by expertise in construction law or dispute resolution. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and a history of managing successful teams on large-scale civil engineering projects.

Requirements

Background in Quantify Surveying for construction or Civil Engineering, or both.
10+ years of experience in the field.

Nice To Haves

Additional qualifications or professional memberships are preferable such as construction law education, dispute resolution background in construction, chartered surveyors etc.

Responsibilities

Evaluate tender documents and identify commercial risks and opportunities
Coordinate with contracting, estimating, design, planning, and legal teams to prepare competitive bids
Attend or support in any authority engagement(s) (e.g. one on one workshops) during the bid process
Support in negotiation of terms and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers (nominated or otherwise) during bid phase
Review, identify and propose key components for the Works schedule(s) with a key focus on client or third party obligations
Identify risks and categorize levels - suggest or propose best way to deal with high category risks (e.g. utilities, permits) by sharing under the contract terms
Facilitate a structured handover of commercial documentation to operational teams
Ensure all contract terms, risks, and obligations are clearly communicated
Transfer procurement plans, budgets, and key commercial controls
Support operational teams in mobilization and early-stage execution
Develop and implement a Contract Management manual for the project(s), distilling the key information for the wider project team
Define and execute the overarching commercial strategy aligned with the PPP framework and project lifecycle.
Ensure proper execution and documentation of all contracts
Monitor contract compliance and closely manage variations, change orders or amendments to the design build agreement
Administer the design build agreement in accordance with obligations and requirements
Ensure appropriate and timely correspondence is made on all pertinent project issues and at all times
Ensure effective record keeping and contemporaneous data during the currency of the project(s) lifecycle
Ensure good collaboration with the project scheduling team and timely intervention or communication for any impacts to the schedule
Timely notices (claims or otherwise) of any sort in accordance with the contractual terms of the design build agreement
Manage and support project budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures (budgets)
Track financial performance against targets and KPIs
Identify deviations and develop meaningful solutions to overcome negative impacts
Deploy or catalogue appropriate "Lessons Learned" during the currency of the Works
Suggest or propose operational alternatives that might support mitigation efforts and improve efficiencies
Control over payments - upstream and downstream. Approve valuations, payments, retention or hold back and financial reconciliations
Ensure proper notices, support and administration of any insurance claims
Identify and assess commercial risks across the project(s)
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Monitor emerging risks and market trends
Capture and evaluate commercial opportunities for growth or savings
Maintain a risk register and ensure regular updates
Oversee or support in procurement planning aligned with project timelines and budgets
Formulation of bespoke subcontract agreements as necessary alongside legal counsel
Ensure appropriate consideration of all back to black, flow down, Equivalent Project Relief etc. provisions as it may relate to the design build agreement
Costing of design and construction activities
Measurement and tracking of as built quantities
Approve major purchase orders and subcontractor agreements
Ensure supplier selection follows ethical and cost-effective company policies
Monitor procurement performance and resolve supply chain issues
Develop strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors
Ensure appropriate and timely correspondence is made on all pertinent subcontract or supplier issues and at all times
Where possible and beneficial, encourage dispute avoidance and early resolution of any pertinent matters
Strategize and lead the preparation and negotiation of claims (e.g. critical delay, damages, disruption, insurance claims)
Ensure claims are always substantiated with proper documentation and analysis
Liaise with legal counsel and clients and propose appropriate expert services to support any claims as necessary
Execute due diligence on the oppositions argument(s), their team (e.g. counsel and experts) and seeks ways to mitigate any associated risk
Track claim outcomes and lessons learned for future improvement
Oversee and manage all incoming disputes and claims ensuring the right level of record keeping in support of same
Develop and propose internal solutions for early settlement with a key focus on legal expenditure, exposure and potential recovery
Act as the commercial point of contact for key stakeholders
Ensure open dialogue with clients and stakeholders
Actively engage and promote a level of trust and respect between all parties
Manage expectations and resolve conflicts diplomatically
Ensure detailed contemporaneous records (daily, weekly reports) are executed properly and maintained.
Maintain contract records and audit trails for accountability
Produce detailed commercial reports for internal stakeholders or project board members
Present financial summaries, risk assessments, and performance metrics
Support board-level reporting and strategic decision-making
Maintain dashboards and tools for real-time commercial insights
Report and maintain any significant data (e.g. disputes or claims) in accordance with the company's internal policies and platforms
Oversee final account settlements and close-out documentation (as-builts records, operational manuals etc.)
Ensure all commercial obligations are fulfilled (punch, snag lists etc.)
Manage receipt of any completion certificates as defined by the contract
Ensure recovery of all bonds and or securities
Conduct post-project reviews and commercial audits
Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement
Archive commercial records in line with the company's retention policies
Continue supporting any ongoing pursuits beyond completion (legal disputes etc.)
Ensure effective handover with maintenance or asset management teams as necessary