Commerical and Claims Manager - Singapore - THE BLUE BARREL PTE. LTD.

Description

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The Commercial & Claims Manager reports to the Director(s), and provides commercial and contractual oversight and support to Projects in the administration of the contracts.

The role is hands on, requiring a high level of interaction and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support projects on commercial change management process.
• Oversee and support projects in resolving difficult, complex, or significant commercial/contractual issues.
• Oversee insurance requirements and coordinate with insurers on any claims.
• Support the Project in the commercial management of the Contract.
• Provide oversight and support to Project in the development of formal correspondence on complex contractual issues to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and entitlement to Contract Variation is correctly identified.
• For complicated or sensitive issues assist Project in drafting and issuing of Variation Notices/Variation Requests and negotiation of Variation Orders, ensuring timely delivery against contractual deadlines and maximum revenue recovery.
• Implement commercial change management procedures and audit Projects for compliance.
• Summarize and maintain an overall change order status register that is provided that is compiled from information provided by the Project.
• Oversee, track, and follow-up action items required to resolve major commercial issues with Projects.
• Participate in Weekly and Monthly progress review meetings to advise on any issues of contract management and change management issues.
• Assist Legal and Proposal teams in the review of contract terms and conditions and commercial terms during tendering and post award as may be requested.
• Provide support to Project to ensure that Contract terms and conditions are clearly understood by the wider Team, providing advice on flow-down requirements for procurement and subcontracting where required.
• Oversee insurance coverage and any claims as may arise, liaise with insurance brokers/assessors as necessary.
• Chair periodic Change Management meetings to gain insight to issues impacting the project and advise where contractual relief may be available.
• Contribute to Risk Management functions to ensure that significant commercial risks are identified to Management and suitably considered in the Project cost and financial reports.
• Comply with all Compliance and Corporate requirements and act in an open and honest manner.
• Act in a respectful way with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to, and be temporary assigned to Projects, as may be required to support Project.
• Undertake other duties that may be required to ensure work is completed and are within competency.

Competencies and Preferred Skills:

• 12+ years' experience in Project, Construction or Contracts management.
• Understanding of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects and industry.
• Good communication skills and strong experience in writing formal business correspondences in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
• EPC experience is a MUST

Education Qualification:

• Formal education in Engineering or Contract Management is preferred.