Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager (MEP) at Adexen

Job Summary

• We are in need of a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager for our operations in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Manager will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the full commercial and contractual management of major MEP packages on high-value projects.
• The position requires a strong ability to balance strategic commercial oversight with hands-on contract management, ensuring profitability, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery.
• Commercial Strategy and Project Delivery:
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize project profitability and protect the company’s commercial interests
• Lead the preparation and submission of interim valuations, final accounts, variations, and claims
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Contract Management and Claims
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual correspondence, agreements, and settlement proposals
• Manage contractual notifications, extensions of time, and claims processes
• Defend commercial positions with clients, consultants, and engineers at senior level
• Stakeholder Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to project leadership and technical teams
• Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Ensure strong commercial discipline and best practices across projects
• Tendering and Business Support:
• Contribute to tendering activities, bid preparation, and contract negotiations for new projects
• Support the company’s growth by providing commercial input on new opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree is an advantage
• Professional membership with RICS, NIQS, or equivalent is highly desirable
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial or contract management within the construction sector
• Proven experience in senior roles managing large-scale, high-value projects
• Strong expertise in FIDIC (Red, Yellow, Green Books) and JCT contracts
• Solid experience in MEP works on complex projects such as hospitals, airports, high-rise buildings, data centers, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated track record in negotiating and defending high-value claims and variations
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multicultural environments
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities
• Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Leadership and team development
• High level of resilience and adaptability
• Strong communication and influencing skills.