Commercial Claims Manager

Position:       Commercial Claims Manager
Location:      Dublin, Ireland
Salary:          €100K+
Experience:  5+ years’

Alpine Recruitment is seeking a COMMERCIAL CLAIMS MANAGER for an established T1 Contractor in Dublin, Ireland.

Hiring Company:
An international Tier One Building and Civil Engineering Contractor with a wide-ranging portfolio in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Their focus includes Retail, Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Hi-Tec/Life Science, Residential, Healthcare, Education, and Hospitality with projects ranging in value up to €400 million. They offer competitive salaries and genuine career advancement prospects.

Job Description:
Oversees and manage claims arising from construction and engineering projects. Ensure compliance with contracts, analyse claims, and negotiate resolutions. Contribute to risk mitigation measures and ensure contract compliance.
Responsibilities:

• Claims Oversight: Manage commercial claims arising from construction and engineering projects, provide guidance to Directors and project teams to optimise project returns.
• Contractual Advisory: Review contracts, identify risks and mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure appropriate management of commercial policies and procedures. Foster a culture of adherence to these policies.
• Date-Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records of claims-related communications and documentation to support the claims process effectively.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential claim sources and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with bid, commercial, project, operations, and finance teams to optimise project returns, align strategies, and ensure efficient implementation of commercial policies.
• Reporting and Communication: Generate regular reports on claims status, financial impact, and recommended actions, facilitate informed decision-making and strategic adjustments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Confidently engage with various stakeholders, including project owners and subcontractors, to negotiate and settle disputes, fostering positive relationships while safeguarding the company’s interests.

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field (advanced degrees or certifications beneficial).
• 5+ years of experience in construction claims management.
• Proficiency in contract analysis and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of construction claim regulations and risk management.
• Expertise in reviewing and identifying risks in claims, contract, and legal contract types.
• Excellent communication skills, including reporting experience.
• Proficiency in relevant IT tools and software for claims management.

Benefits:

• Salary €100K+ .
• Company Vehicle/Car Allowance.
• Generous contributory pension.
• Health & Life Insurance.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Professional membership and subscription fees covered.
• Five-plus weeks annual leave not including bank/public holidays.

About Us:

• Established in 2004, Alpine Recruitment Group is a dedicated recruitment solutions business with offices in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
• We offer our services in permanent, temporary, contract and executive recruitment.
• We are the partner of choice for leading main contractors, developers, and consultants in Ireland & overseas.
• Our team of consultants with industry backgrounds treat career-seeking candidates with the same high service as our clients.
• We aim to develop authentic business partnerships that extend past the initial recruitment process.