Senior Commercial/ Contracts Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The Project
This is an opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art landmark project in Rwanda. Mace have been delivering PMC services on major aviation projects for several years, increasing passenger capacity and improving overall services
You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead contract administration across all major works packages, ensuring full compliance with NEC/FIDIC contract procedures including early warnings, compensation events, programme submissions, and payment.
• Manage the monthly commercial cycle: review contractor applications for payment, assess valuations, and recommend certified amounts in coordination with the cost consultant.
• Maintain the project Cost Value Report (CVR), forecast final account positions, and report commercial performance to the Project Board.
• Identify, quantify, and manage commercial risks and opportunities; maintain the commercial risk register.
• Review and assess contractor claims, variation requests, and extension of time submissions; provide robust commercial responses and recommendations.
• Advise the Project Director on contract strategy, procurement decisions, and commercial exposures.
• Manage the change control process from a commercial perspective, ensuring all changes are properly authorised, costed, and recorded.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors at key milestones including interim settlements and final account agreement.
• Mentor and manage junior commercial staff within the PMC team.
• Provide commercial input into tender documents, bid evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Minimum 15 years' commercial/contracts management experience on major capital projects, with experience of both design and build and traditional procurement routes.
• Deep knowledge of NEC4 ECC and/or FIDIC Yellow/Red Book contract administration; able to administer complex contract mechanisms under pressure.
• Strong quantity surveying background; degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; MRICS or MCIOB preferred.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or East Africa, particularly on internationally financed infrastructure projects, preferred.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple contract workstreams simultaneously.
• Confident negotiator and communicator; able to engage with contractors, clients, and DFIs.
  

Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role
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