Commercial Manager

Our client is an international construction company operating in the Asian market, specializing in delivering high-profile infrastructure projects. They also conduct building projects, which range from schools to large scale leisure complexes. They are currently looking for a Commercial Manager to join them on a major road project in the Philippines.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for –

• Leading the preparation of accurate timely financial monthly reporting of progress, revenues, costs, risks and opportunities.
• Identify and provide timely advice on key risks and mitigation strategy.
• Ensuring compliance with Contract and with Internal Approvals and lead documentation and phased agreement of GMP with the Client.
• Leading the Implementation and administration of the Change Management procedures, ensuring all Change Management events with cost / time implications are promptly notified, ensuring cause, effect, and contractual entitlement are comprehensively documented, evaluated, notified and agreed with the Client promptly.
• Leading and administering head Contract and Subcontract Interim Payment process and providing accurate forecasts of cash flow.
• Ensuring timely evaluation and payment of the Contractual entitlements.
• Leading and managing performance of a team of Quantity Surveyors, procurement and administrative staff.

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• At least 10-15 years’ experience in QS / Commercial Management on a broad range of complex construction projects with Tier 1 organisations.
• A broad range of project experience in successfully delivering the complete Contracts / Commercial function over the full project life-cycle.
• Dual Qualification in Construction Law / Claims / Dispute Resolution would be an advantage.
• Experience of managing a team of commercial / contracts staff.