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South Africa: Commercial Manager / Specialist – Upstream Oil & Gas – Alaska posted by MECS Africa

Commercial Manager / Specialist – Upstream Oil & Gas – Alaska

Posted on 2025-04-28 01:25:11

Company MECS Africa
Salary 0
Category Engineering Management
Location South Africa  /  South Africa  /  South Africa

Job Summary

Presently reside in Alaska or have worked in Alaska before – upstream O&G.
 
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field required.
RICS, AACE, or CPCM certification preferred.
 
Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial management, cost control, and contracts administration in the Oil & Gas sector.
  • Strong background in EPC project contracts, procurement strategies, and cost estimation.
  • Experience in managing large capital projects, both onshore and offshore.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and tax compliance requirements for major Oil & Gas markets.

 
Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar cost control and financial systems.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement strategies, and risk assessment tools.
  • Ability to analyze financial models, cost trends, and project KPIs.

 
Key Responsibilities
 

  1. Commercial & Contract Management:
  • Develop and manage project contracting strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Negotiate and administer EPC, lump sum, cost-reimbursable, and unit rate contracts.
  • Ensure contract compliance, claims management, and dispute resolution.
  • Work closely with legal teams to mitigate commercial risks and liabilities.

 

  1. Cost Control & Forecasting:
  • Implement cost control procedures, tracking budgets, and forecasting expenditures.
  • Develop detailed cost estimates and financial reports for project leadership.
  • Identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support procurement and supply chain teams in vendor pricing negotiations.

 

  1. Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Assess commercial risks associated with contract terms, market conditions, and project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, financial policies, and company standards.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to senior leadership on risk mitigation.

 

  1. Stakeholder & Client Communication:
  • Present commercial reports, cost forecasts, and contract strategies to stakeholders.
  • Lead contract negotiations and liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and legal teams.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between commercial, legal, finance, and project execution teams.
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