Role Focus
The role is responsible for managing all aspects of project commercial activities, including contract administration, cost control, procurement support, claims management, change control, and financial reporting
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Establish and implement the project's commercial management framework, including policies, procedures, reporting systems, controls, and governance processes.
• Lead the commercial administration of engineering, procurement, construction, consultancy, and vendor contracts throughout the project lifecycle, from award to close-out.
• Review and interpret contract terms, commercial obligations, payment provisions, and project risks, providing guidance to project leadership and delivery teams.
• Develop, monitor, and report on project budgets, commitments, forecasts, cash flow, contingency usage, and cost performance in collaboration with Finance and Project Controls.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender budgets, and pricing using current market data and applicable industry standards.
• Support procurement activities by contributing to tender documentation, commercial evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and vendor selection.
• Review and certify contractor and consultant payment applications, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and accurate measurement of completed work.
• Manage contract variations, change orders, claims, and commercial correspondence, ensuring timely administration and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Evaluate contractor claims and commercial disputes, providing recommendations based on contract provisions, project records, and supporting evidence.
• Collaborate with Project Planning and Engineering teams to align commercial performance with project schedules, progress, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor project cost trends, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and recommend strategies to optimize project value and cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records, including contracts, variations, claims, payments, forecasts, approvals, and final accounts.
• Prepare regular commercial reports, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and management updates to support informed project decision-making.
• Coordinate contract close-out activities, including final accounts, reconciliation, release of securities, and documentation archiving.
• Support commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers while ensuring compliance with company governance and contractual obligations.
Work Environment
This position is based at the Akyem mine site.
Training and Experience
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering Cost Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Additional Knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of construction and supply contracts, international project commercial practice and application of Chinese cost standards alongside local market and contract-specific pricing requirements.
Industry Experience
• 5-7 years’ of directly related strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience in the mining industry or comparable heavy industrial projects.
• Experience on gold-processing or brownfield expansion projects is desirable.
Behavioral Attributes
• Integrity
• Respectful
• Assertive and influential
• Customer focused.
• Trustworthy
• Confident
• Reliable
• Independent
• Safety conscious
• Results driven
• Flexibility
• Accuracy
• Team player
• Willing to learn continually
• Ability to work well under pressure
Technical Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
When applying please follow the guidelines below to maximize the success of your application.
❖ Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to ZijinGhRecruit@akyemgoldmines.com
❖ Indicate the title of the job you are applying for in the email subject line.
❖ Submission closes on 16th August, 2026.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.