Senior Commercial Manager

• Lead the development of the commercial structure for the main works contract to deliver the VRET and ensure that government procurement policies are adhered to eg Social Procurement Framework, Local Jobs First in all procurement processes.

• Ensure the commercial position of all contracts within the Project is accurately reported, including:

Financial reporting and impact analysis of key commercial decisions

Associated risks including impacts to project cost forecasts (risks & opportunities).

• Support the Project team in the evaluation of tenders and preparation of recommendations, including being part of briefings and advice to the CEO, Project Director, Deputy Project and Senior Management Team

• Provide commercial support and guidance for functional teams managing contract work packages to ensure commercial positions of all contracts is effectively managed. This includes contract negotiations, cost forecasting, program review, risk management and review of progress claims.

• Provide support and guidance to the Project Director and Deputy Project Director to ensure effective risk management and addressing of potential exposures, including proactive identification of potential risk causes and mitigation of consequences

• Oversee the analysis and prepare recommendations on any claims for compensation and contractual entitlements, including arising from scope variations, differing site conditions, delay, disruption and acceleration, escalation and force majeure as necessary.

• Represent PoHC in negotiations and liaison with key stakeholders on commercial related issues.

• Provide professional leadership to others within the Project Management Office workstream (including cost controllers, schedulers, document controllers) as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Project Director, Deputy Project Director, Senior Management Team and project team members.