Commercial Manager

Hill International is seeking a qualified and experienced Commercial Manager to join its team in Gabala, Azerbaijan.

The project is a mixed-use development comprised of hotel, residents, infrastructure, and landscaping works.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university. An equivalent relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
• Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience in commercial management, contract administration, cost management, or quantity surveying within the construction industry.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar large-scale, mixed-use, hospitality, residential development projects.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the CIS region.
• Proven experience in managing construction contracts, including contract administration, contractual correspondence, variations, claims, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, budget monitoring, cost forecasting, payment certification, and commercial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and managing contractors' interim payment applications, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Ability to identify commercial and contractual risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Experience in managing contractual negotiations and maintaining effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of international construction contract forms and conditions, preferably FIDIC.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Speaking Azerbaijani language is an advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant commercial management and project reporting software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all commercial and contractual management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, and financial forecasts to ensure effective cost management.
• Review and assess contractors' interim payment applications, payment certificates, variations, and final accounts.
• Manage contract administration activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, procedures, and project requirements.
• Review and evaluate contractual claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions, and variation proposals, providing recommendations to the Project Management team.
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential commercial, financial, and contractual risks.
• Oversee the preparation and review of cost reports, commercial reports, financial forecasts, and other project-related documentation.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the Project Management team and the Client.
• Review tender documentation, contract documents, bills of quantities, and pricing submissions, as required.
• Ensure that all commercial activities are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and established project procedures.
• Coordinate with the Client, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Support negotiations and the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes.
• Ensure accurate commercial records, documentation, and reporting throughout the project.
• Provide guidance and support to the commercial and quantity surveying team, ensuring effective coordination and performance.

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