If you are an ambitious Senior Commercial Manager looking for a new challenge in the world of build construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.
What matters to us
* Understanding of programming techniques andproject controls.
* Leadership Skills.Computer literate with strong skills in MicrosoftOffice Applications(Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
* Commercially astute with substantial provenexperience within a commercial role in theConstruction Industry and experience within abuilding main contractor.
* Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contractand Standard Methods of Measurement.
STRABAG - Work On Progress: Becoming Climate Neutral by 2040.
Your contribution to our company
General
* Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Portfolio of Projects and maintain regular liaisonwith all stakeholders.
Team Management & Development
* Set the structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the projectcommercial management services efficiently and to a consistent high standard.
* Build a high performing team (manage the successful onboarding of new team members, developpersonal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoingbasis).
* Actively coach and mentor as necessary
* Delegation of appropriate work to direct reports whilst maintaining accountability
* Identify necessary and appropriate training needs for direct reports.
* Plan and implement structured development and training of Commercial Practitioners includingsupervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
* Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness within their portfolio of work.
* Instil a Strabag culture.
* Ensure the commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance.
* Contribute to the production of Business Plan strategy.
Commercial Service Delivery
* Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy on their portfolio and actively engage andinfluence in tender commercial strategy.
* Ensure that a review of all the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out.
* Provide assurance that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timelyand professional manner through regular planned meetings to review contract administration,change control, design management, risk and opportunities and the operation of contract paymentmechanisms.
* Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans forall projects.
* Engage in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members andattendance at Client Presentations and Tender Interviews.
* Identification of all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with theInsurance department to prosecute entitlement.
* Implement and attend the monthly project reviews to interrogate the portfolio performance and takeappropriate action.
* Ensure the appropriate engagement of pre-construction and operational delivery team members inrelation to the project handover process.
* Manage and influence strategy in relation to Client and Sub-Contractor disputes where appropriate.
* Support and advise in the establishment of required contractual insurances, bonds, warranties andParent Company Guarantees
* Influence and support in the management of project supply chain including Sub-Contractors,Suppliers and Consultants
* Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
* Active management of the work winning process, allocation of resource to commercial elements,liaison with the pre-contract commercial resource. Attend the required reviews with the ExecutiveTeam to explain the portfolio’s current and planned performance.
* Ensure contract conditions are negotiated within the any key risk parameters set by Group Legalprior to contract execution. Ensure compliance with year-end audit requirements.
* Ensure the portfolio achieves the planned Objectives & Targets.
* Promote the optimum performance of the project and the project teams through continual reviewingof operations and process and promote margin gains through efficiencies and the effectivemanagement of risk and opportunity.
* Ensure the out-turn cost and value on the projects are monitored and managed in real time andensure a detailed forecast is maintained and reported on a monthly basis.
* Support in the management of Main Contract, Sub-Contract and Consultant Final Accounts wherenecessary.
* Undertake any other work as required by the Commercial Director, including assistance inemergency situations for peers and managers.
Corporate Development
* Maintain a schedule of Client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback,alignment and future pipeline of work.
* Suggest Group wide business initiatives and implement local improvements.
* Become the “face of Strabag” for external engagement at industry events.
* To share all appropriate information within the Group where different business units are carryingout projects for the same Client to enable the Strabag approach/relationship with Clients.
* Participate in preparation, development and implementation of new group commercial procedures.
* To carry out commercial audits on other areas of the business as and when required.
* Contribute to Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement inBusiness Improvement Initiatives.
Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website .
What you stand to gain
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
This happens after the successful application
At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.
Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!
We shape the future with our estimate by developing sustainable solutions during the tender phase.
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