Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager

McConnell Dowell seeks an experienced Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager to join our team in Singapore.

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work in an MNC company with operations in SEA, New Zealand/Pacific Islands and Australia.
• Join an organization that's focused on the development of our people and growth.

About the role
McConnell Dowell seeks an experienced Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager to join our team in Singapore, leading the commercial function on projects and assisting with tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager SEA the primary objective is to oversee and ensure the efficient and effective management of the commercial and contractual activities in the business.
• This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a diverse workplace with great team dynamics, who care about development and career progression opportunities, work-life-balance and enjoy celebrating the success our of people.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with the Project Manager/Director and/or Tender Team to develop and deliver the project commercial strategy and form an integral part of the project delivery leadership team.
• Building and leading a high-performing project commercial team.
• Developing strong client and supplier relationships to avoid disputes and manage the project's commercial interests.
• Leading all commercial activities required for the success of the project. This will include management of the head contract and leading a team to administer all subcontracts and supplier relationships, as well as financial administration, claims management, and management reporting.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts and ancillary contracts such as Joint Venture Agreements
• Demonstrated ability to analyse contractual / legal issues and provide solutions through appropriate problem solving techniques.
• Sound commercial acumen accompanied by proven negotiation and inter-relationship skills.
• Able to quickly grasp concepts and apply innovative options to the status quo.
• Clear and definitive communication - written and verbal accompanied by competent presentation ability.
• Tasks are to be completed on time and to a high standard
• Use of good verbal communication skills with both external and internal customers and business partners
• Demonstrate and effect a desire to help people
• Display a positive, proactive and professional attitude
• Provide attention to detail
• Make positive contributions to the business through behaviors that reflect McConnell Dowell's values.

If you are interested in adding value and contributing success to building a key infrastructure project, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with McConnell Dowell.

About Us
McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us

The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.