Commercial Director

• 15+ years of commercial leadership experience on multi-billion dollar mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, or large industrial projects, including direct accountability for commercial strategy, market engagement, procurement, contracting, contractor management, and project outcomes.
• Demonstrated success forming and implementing high-value EPC, EPCM, design-and-build, engineering services, drilling, construction, logistics, and long-lead equipment contracts on major capital projects, including experience in Africa and direct involvement from package strategy through negotiation, award, administration, claims, variations, and close-out.
• Deep working knowledge of major construction contract structures (including FIDIC and NEC forms), contracting models, risk allocation, payment mechanisms, incentives, securities, warranties, limits of liability, change management, claims, dispute resolution, and contractor performance remedies.
• Track record developing local supplier and contractor capability in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, with evidence of measurable outcomes such as increased local participation, improved contractor performance, stronger compliance, safer execution, or reduced delivery risk.
• Experience working with Chinese suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers will be advantageous, including market engagement, tendering, negotiation, contract formation, technical-commercial alignment, expediting, performance management, and executive-level issue resolution.
• Proven ability to design and implement commercial systems, governance, and reporting for major projects.
• Strong business judgement, ethical leadership, and a commitment to transparency.
• Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Recognized qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Business, engineering, supply chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to Zambia, with anticipated travel of 90+ days per year.

KoBold Metals is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for people of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, or disability.

Location: Global with Africa or Europe (preferred) otherwise North America.