Senior Commercial Manager

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Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for commercial management and quantity surveying.

Commercial Management:

• Oversee the preparation and management of project budgets and financial forecasts.

• Ensure accurate cost control and financial reporting for all projects.

• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks across projects.

Contract Management:

• Oversee the preparation of contracts with final review and sign-off.

• Propose contracts to clients that meet their needs and mitigate their requirements.

• Understanding of local market and standard forms of contract used within the market, as well as internal forms for international clients/projects.  

Quantity Surveying:

• Lead the quantity surveying team in preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documents.

• Ensure accurate measurement and valuation of construction work.

• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to optimize project costs.

• Provide expert advice on contractual matters and dispute resolution.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.

• Present reports and updates to senior management and clients.

Team Development:

• Mentor and develop commercial management and quantity surveying teams.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Ensure the team is up-to-date with industry standards and best practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all commercial and quantity surveying activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Real Estate with 10 years of experience in managing medium to large projects

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.