Commercial & Contracts Manager - Mega Infrastructure Project

About the role

ACCIONA's Construction Business Line is looking for a Commercial & Contracts Manager based in the Philippines for a mega infrastructure project. The role leads commercial and contractual management from contract award through to final account close-out, protecting the company's commercial interests and overseeing subcontract management, procurement, claims, variations and commercial risk.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants and other external stakeholders.
• Lead commercial meetings, negotiations and contract-related reviews, and advise the Project Director and Project Management Team.
• Manage the project contract under FIDIC conditions, including notices, correspondence and contractual compliance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks, and lead claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual entitlements.
• Develop and implement commercial and contractual management procedures.
• Lead subcontract procurement, administration and negotiations, ensuring appropriate terms and best value.
• Oversee interim payments, contractual valuations and final account submissions.
• Prepare commercial reports on claims, changes and contract status, and lead and supervise the commercial, contracts and procurement teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in major civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar commercial or contracts management role.
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Professional proficiency in English; joint venture experience is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, construction law, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Experience in large international infrastructure projects.
• Negotiation, leadership, claims and change management, risk identification and stakeholder management.