Commercial Manager (Expatriate)

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading international Civil Construction Group to recruit an expatriate Commercial Manager. The role is based in Port Harcour - Nigeria.

Responsibilities

The commercial Manager will lead and manage the commercial function of medium sized projects, ensuring financial efficiency, contract compliance, and profitability
across projects. Responsible for developing and executing commercial
strategies, overseeing procurement, contract negotiation, risk
management, and cost control.

• Supervision of accountants and commercial Senior Staff.
• Administration and support on insurance cases.
• Implement and enforce HSE regulations and policy.
• Collection of Data (work report, delivery notes, store issue slips,
• invoices), verification of costs, database management and distribution to other sites.
• Reconciliation and of complete charges to other sites of all resources and costs.
• Review & control of incoming charges from other sites.
• General cost control and analysis.
• Review, preparation and verification of invoices to clients.
• Commercial reporting profit and lost statements, cashflow.
• Budget projections and analysis on a quarterly basis.
• Analysis of cost versus estimate quantities and costs.
• Reconciliation of accounts (SAP).
• Support procurement and logistics for materials related to project requirements.
• Collaboration with the Technical Manager to ensure project meets major milestones and is completed on time.
• Collaboration with the Technical Manager to ensure project meets major project delivery milestones, quality and standards.
• Liaison with the financial team of the customer, to ensure customer needs are being met, follow up on invoice payment and certification.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Negotiation of contract terms and costs agreements with support from the Contracts Department.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing department to identify, evaluate and select suppliers and vendors.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bacher’s degree in Business science or equivalent.
• Between 5 and 8 years, with a min of 3 years’ experience in an international construction company.
• Familiarity of contract law, construction contracts, and legal implications.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting and ability to make strategic decisions.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing risk mitigation measures.
• Strong negotiation skills for dealing with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other Stakeholders to achieve favourable terms.
• Knowledge of market trends, industry standards, and economic factors affecting the construction industry.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Coordinating and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Effective communication with internal teams, clients, and external partners, clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and resolving conflicts.
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry professionals
• Knowledge in using financial tools, and other relevant technologies
• Proficient in SAP for accounting.
• Being adaptable to changing project requirements, industry trends, and business environments.
• Problem Solving Mindset
   

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.