Commercial Director

The role

Lead the commercial strategy, contracting, procurement and contractor management for the Mingomba copper project in Zambia. Own the commercial path from engineering delivery through contract award, administration and close-out.

What you will do

• Establish commercial policies, approval thresholds, procurement gates and contract governance
• Develop the project delivery model and contracting strategy
• Lead commercial inputs into project and executive forums
• Partner with the Senior Engineering & Integration Manager on commercial evaluation and contract formation
• Lead market engagement, tendering, negotiation and award of major packages
• Oversee supply chain execution and logistics, including cross-border movement into Zambia
• Own the local contractor engagement and local content strategy
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting and cost discipline
• Oversee contractor performance and commercial risk, including claims and variations
• Shape the project insurance program and align risk transfer; lead the contracting, procurement and supply chain team

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial leadership on multi-billion dollar mining, oil and gas, infrastructure or large industrial projects
• Direct accountability for commercial strategy, procurement, contracting and contractor management
• Experience forming and implementing high-value EPC, EPCM, design-and-build, and long-lead equipment contracts, including in Africa
• Deep knowledge of construction contract structures such as FIDIC and NEC
• Track record developing local supplier and contractor capability in Africa, Asia or Latin America
• Proven ability to design commercial systems, governance and reporting for major projects
• Strong business judgement, ethical leadership and commitment to transparency
• Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Recognized qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Business, engineering, supply chain or related field
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to Zambia

Nice to have

• Experience working with Chinese suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers
• Advanced degree

Before you apply

• Anticipated travel to Zambia of 90+ days per year

About the company

KoBold is a privately held, AI-native mineral exploration, mine development and technology company. Its first discovery, the Mingomba copper deposit in Zambia, is being developed into a world class project.