Nigerdock are seeking a commercially focused General Manager for their operations in Snake island. This Key person will handle all aspects of commercial, financial, legal, Nigerian Content Development and insurance implications of the projects received for tender across all Nigerdock business lines. This role will interface with the client on all commercial matters from receipt of an enquiry to award (Project initiation). Post project award the General Manager – Commercial will be available as consultant to the Project Management Team. This position will require the person to gain in depth knowledge of Nigerdock clients and how we as a company can help our clients achieve their business goals.Responsibilities
Establish a robust, repeatable and risk based commercial process for all tenders and contracts management
Ensure standards and compliance are always achieved
Liaise with Business Development team and ensure alignment with client needs
Follow through on contract award to resolve pricing and commercial details
Ensure the commercial and financial risk review process is fulfilled
Manage all bids and ensure cash flow needs, bonds and Parent Company Guarantee are clearly understood and gain the Financial Directors endorsement
Interface with Joint Venture Partners to ensure bids are always of the highest integrity and on time
Maintaining a clear understanding the clients, their business, their strategy and their needs
Ensure a timely response to all clients’ enquiries in support of the Proposals Manager
Ensure all financial, legal, Nigerian content development and commercial issues are addressed in parallel with the work scope
Ensure all quotations are commercially / technically sound
Ensure that an effective “Risk Control” is in place – (Insurance / T & C’s / Liability etc.)
Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a commercial position for an Engineering, Procurement or Construction (EPC) or Oil & Gas related organisation
A strong client facing background with previous experience of dealing and presenting information to major clients on large projects
In depth knowledge of all business functions associated with an Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or shipyard management organisation
Ability to apply Continuous Improvement strategies across all functions, which includes the ability to create excitement for change and lead change initiatives
Adaptable and open to new ideas
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor
Ability to successfully handle several priorities simultaneously
Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, word processing and PowerPoint