Commercial Project Director

A fantastic opportunity to join our Build team as a Project Director. If you think you can contribute with your expertise, are passionate about construction and are able to lead a high performing team, then this is for you!

• Allroles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards where sitebased work is required
• Degreequalification
• CharteredQuantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Commerciallyastute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in theConstruction Industry.
• Expertknowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods ofMeasurement.
• Understandingof programming techniques and project controls.
• LeadershipSkills.
• Computerliterate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications(Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

• To efficiently manage all commercialaspects of the Region and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Set the structure, roles,responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the commercialmanagement services efficiently and to a consistent high standard.
• Build a high performing team (manage thedevelopment of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for alldirect reports and monitor on an ongoing basis).
• Plan and implement structured developmentand training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor /counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Promote a culture of contractual &commercial awareness.
• Instil the Strabag culture and be seen bean ambassador of Strabag.
• Ensure each commercial team adheres togroup procedures and governance.
• Active management of the work winningprocess, allocation of resource to commercial elements, liaison with thepre-contract commercial resource
• Develop and implement a clear commercialstrategy for the portfolio of work including tender strategies, cash flowstrategies and margin improvement strategies.
• Ensure that a review of all of thecontractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to thesubmission of tenders.
• Ensure contract conditions are negotiatedwithin any key risk parameters set by Group Legal prior to contractexecution.
• Provide assurance that the CommercialPractitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professionalmanner through regular planned meetings to review contract administration,change control and operation of contract payment mechanisms.
• Maximising of cash position, includingWIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identify, mitigate and manage risk &opportunities for the portfolio of work.
• Work with the Strabag Contract Servicesteam to resolve all disputes.
• Identification of all potentialrecoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with theInsurance department to prosecute entitlement.
• Implement and attend the monthly projectreviews to interrogate the portfolio performance and take appropriate action.
• Attend the required reviews with theExecutive Team to explain the portfolio's current and planned performance.
• Ensure compliance with year-end auditrequirements.
• Ensure the portfolio achieves the annualObjectives & Targets.
• In conjunction with the ManagingDirector, set the annual business plan, and create the strategy to achievethe elements therein.
• Maintain a schedule of Client engagementevents for equivalent level customer feedback, alignment and future pipelineof work.
• Lead Group wide business initiatives andimplement improvements.
• Become the Strabag for externalengagement at industry events.
• To share all appropriate informationwithin the Group where different areas of the business are carrying outprojects for the same Client to enable the Strabag approach/relationship withClients.
• Participate in preparation, developmentand implementation of new Group Commercial Procedures.
• To carry out commercial audits on otherareas of the business as and when required.
• Contribute to Functional leadership,bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business ImprovementInitiatives.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website .

1. Screening of applications - careful review and evaluation of submitted documents
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting - the number of interviews may vary depending on the position
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE- clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate's entry

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!

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