About the Role
WTS Energy is a leading global consultancy and manpower supply company dedicated to the international oil, gas, and energy sectors. We are currently looking for a strategic and results-driven Commercial Operations Manager to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive commercial leadership, optimize project value and costs, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and support sustainable business growth across complex energy and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities- Provide end-to-end commercial leadership across oil and gas and infrastructure projects, including marginal field developments and EPC/EPCM scopes.
- Identify new commercial opportunities, build compelling business cases, and secure approvals for intercompany billing.
- Advise executive management on robust commercial strategies and financial modelling to maximize asset value and mitigate risks.
- Drive lifecycle costing and value engineering initiatives to optimize project design and execution methodologies.
- Establish and maintain strategic cost planning frameworks aligned with capital allocation, cashflow priorities, and investment approvals.
- Lead efficient change management processes, including the evaluation, negotiation, and formalization of variations.
- Support complex dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, and arbitration with expert contractual input.
- Administer diverse EPC, EPCM, and consultancy contracts using FIDIC and bespoke industry contract forms.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline; an MBA is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of proven experience in commercial operations, bid management, or proposal development within energy or engineering services.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial and cost governance, risk management, and contingency planning.
- Extensive experience in contract strategy, administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Strong procurement, commercial advisory, and intercompany cost allocation skills.
- Deep familiarity with FIDIC contract forms and Nigerian oil and gas sector regulations.
- Competitive salary with lucrative performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package for employees.
- Ongoing professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive international work environment.
- Genuine opportunities for career advancement and global mobility.