Purpose of the Role
The role is responsible for providing support to commercial planning for projects; tracking and reporting project costs and cash flows against budget; preparing, submitting, and tracking monthly progress claims to client; preparing procurement schedules; sub-contractor evaluation and preparation of contracts in conjunction with project teams with the objective minimizing financial cost, maximizing financial recovery and limiting contractual and commercial exposure to dispute.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze project revenues and costs against forecasts.
- Oversee accurate and timely entry of cost details into the project cost control system.
- Prepare monthly progress reports and highlight deviations.
- Support external audit teams with documentation.
- Coordinate with collections and finance teams for timely payments.
- Prepare project cash flow reports and assist with corrective actions.
- Assist with preparation, submission, and monitoring of monthly progress claims to clients.
- Prepare documentation for additional claims and variations.
- Assist with procurement schedules and sub-contract tender packages.
- Evaluate sub-contractors and prepare contract agreements.
- Monitor sub-contractor performance and highlight issues.
- Assign and supervise tasks of subordinates; mentor and train junior staff.
- Conduct assessments/interviews for QS candidates as needed.
- Perform quantity take-offs and checks for tenders and projects.
- Support the estimating team and ensure proper communication with project teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years total work experience, with 5-10 years in contracting projects of similar size/complexity.
- Strong knowledge of the construction industry and legal aspects relevant to contracting.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
