Commercial Manager

About the Role:

This senior position is pivotal for project success, overseeing costs, contracts, and risks across the project lifecycle. Responsibilities span from pre-contract tasks like preparing Bills of Quantities and cost estimates to post-contract duties such as contract administration, variation management, and financial control. Enhances cost estimation and facilitates effective change control. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and make strategic decisions contributing to project triumph.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mastery of measurement rules and standard methods
2. Reviewing tender documents and drafting Bills of Quantities
3. Collecting pricing data and supporting cost assessment negotiations
4. Crafting cost estimates utilizing benchmarking and market data
5. Contract administration and oversight of payment provisions
6. Managing change control processes and valuing Variations (VOs)
7. Assessing prolongation costs and issuing Payment Certificates
8. Analyzing risks and executing informed mitigation strategies
9. Monitoring project progress against cash flow and budget
10. Generating cost reports and overseeing Work In Progress (WIP) reports and final accounts
11. Tracking and reporting potential risks and cost variations
12. Demonstrating proficiency in scheduling principles and project control techniques
13. Cultivating positive client relationships and offering expert advice
14. Analyzing client briefs and formulating detailed client proposals
15. Managing client expectations and addressing complaints effectively
16. Proficiency in accounting principles and interpreting financial statements
17. Monitoring capital costs and assessing the impact of sustainability measures
18. Advising clients on the financial implications of project decisions
19. Understanding common procurement routes (Design & Build, etc.)
20. Assisting in tendering processes and evaluating tenderers
21. Securely managing project information using electronic filing systems
22. Familiarity with local regulations and building codes
23. Demonstrating knowledge of construction industry best practices

Education & Experience:

Degree / Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or equivalent
Membership in a Professional Body (RICS, CIOB, CIArb, etc.)
Minimum of 20 years of experience