QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent
Post graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines

EXPERIENCE

Relevant commercial administration experience in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or associated disciplines.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and exposure to a contract management system (CRM)
Demonstrated site based experience working as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry
Experience with a variety of project values and complexity.
Understanding of document control experience in accordance with records management procedures
Interpret and apply relevant legislation/code on the project to prevent potential business exposure
Experience in negotiating with sub-contractors

ABOUT THE ROLE

Plan and manage the end to end commercial management of large subcontracts and self-performed works, both directly and indirectly. Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and direct reports to deliver project commercial outcomes
All our employees have a key role in ensuring the success of NEL’s health, safety, environmental & quality management program and to fulfil this, each person must adopt the Projects core safety and environmental values.

WHAT YOU WILL DO;

Participate in scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gaps are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered.
Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing.
Provide management and leadership to other commercial roles, including direct reports.
Maintain contact and good working relationships with a broad range of subcontractors and a maintain good awareness of market conditions and movements.
Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to Commercial Manager and or Project Manager.
Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes (including those allocated to direct reports) are accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification.
Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out.
Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial pack and Contract Sum.
Ensure compliance with Building Code at all times and report any potential non-compliances.
Prepare reporting on commercial performance periodically and on an ad hoc basis as required.
Assist with Head Contract administration where required.