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.