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Form of workDRA Global Limited (ASX: DRA | JSE: DRA) (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.
The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.
DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific.
We currently have an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to manage construction and asset management contracts for a variety of projects.
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure commercial terms and complex contract negotiation and advice between the company and the clients are delivered ensuring improvements in performance, compliance, cost, safety, risk and quality.
Key duties:
Manage commercial functions during the tender phase and subsequent contract negotiations
Establish effective interactions with Legal, Finance, Commercial and Business stakeholders
Manage relationships with internal / external customers & cross business / functional requirements
Liaise closely with Project Management and Supervisory staff to ensure all variations are managed effectively
Provide specialist advice on commercial matters, and contract negotiations pre and post contract
Review contract management plans from standpoint of staffing and monitor implementation of same to confirm proper resourcing (i.e., staffing quality and quantity) is provided for project scope to meet schedule and other project requirements
You will have:
Tertiary qualified in Commercial, Business, Law, Engineering, or similar
10+ years in a comparable commercial role in construction, mining, engineering, or similar heavy industry
Strong commercial awareness and ability to be the primary point of contact for all commercial and contractual matters; including ongoing liaison with client representatives, contractors, and vendors
Proven ability to produce strategies in risk mitigation and management, contract establishment, contract management and disputes resolution
An ability to listen and identify key issues and to communicate complex information clearly
Extensive contractor side experience including exposure to contract disputes and claims development and submission
Implementing and improving commercial processes and procedures, to ensure effective contract management
Understanding of vertically integrated contracting models e.g., EPCM, EPC
Understanding of project accounting reporting requirements and variance analysis
Advanced MS Office suite skills
Exceptional organizer who can multi-task whilst managing complex and high volumes of work
Here at DRA, we offer:
Competitive market salary packages
Regular market analysis to ensure staff retention
Flexible start and finish times
A collaborative and supportive team environment with all the tools to succeed
We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
