The Commercial Manager will oversee the commercial and contractual activities of projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting, risk management, and budget control. They will also provide strategic leadership, mentor team members, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitoring and controlling commercial activity of Projects.
Monitoring Surveying team on projects, reviewing key matters, costs and expenditure to maximise outcome.
Monitoring and assessing project risks and opportunities continuously and ensuring that these outcomes are reflected through the reporting process.
Monitoring and advising project teams on commercial and contractual matters ensuring a prioritised, professional and integrated approach.
Monitoring and ensuring satisfactory completion of the period end CVRs’ for the team, providing guidance and support as required. Review as required each CVR to ensure compliance and that reported commercial position reflects known project outcomes and is auditable. Report results to Director for approval.
Monitoring, reviewing and ensuring satisfactory completion of regular Project Forecasts to deadlines set by the Commercial Management team Facilitate involvement of Delivery team in this process.
Ensuring provision of realistic forecasts for project and business performance is provided for review against divisional budgets/results.
Assisting in the completion, consolidation and reporting of period end results.
Providing support and assistance to the Group Commercial Director on period end and year end results and divisional forecasts.
Monitoring and reviewing commercial/contractual project matters and advising on actions required including any necessary delay remedies/claims or similar key business matters.
Monitoring project progress and identifying any risks or actions required.
Identify, monitor and review any commercial opportunities or risks and ensure these are considered, reported and communicated to management and relevant personnel.
Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team in relevant strategic discussions, planning and decisions.
Encourage and coach team members to develop skills and experience.
Monitor any student or less experienced employees and provide effective coaching/guidance/mentoring as necessary.
Ensure regular communication with Estimating department on project awards and tender content to facilitate effective budgeting with project teams.
Ensure that subcontract procurement is rigorously monitored and challenged to make sure best options are facilitated, with direct reference made to tender and divisional business expectations.
Ensure Labour resourcing arrangements on projects are fully reviewed with the delivery teams for performance and outcome, also that procurement is fully analysed for best option.
Ensure Materials and Plant resourcing arrangements on projects are fully reviewed with the delivery teams for performance and outcome also that procurement is fully analysed for best option. Review/monitor project Prelim budgets and actuals with project teams.
Monitor and review Labour and Material allowances and actuals with project teams.
Oversee and monitor subcontract payment procedures in accordance with procedural and contractual obligations.
Ensure project variations and recovery are identified, valued and claimed.
Assist with the management of contractual arrangements with project teams including Designer Appointments, Warranties and Bonds.
Ensure that all project/contractual delay matters are fully assessed, reflected in the commercial reports and that the relevant contractual notification processes are followed, approved by Directors and issued to ensure compliance with the contract.
Ensure that the project teams are fully aware of any specific contractual requirements and obligations applicable to each contract at award and tender handover.
Ensure high professional standards are achieved and reinforced within the commercial team.
Ensure excellent rapport and communication with external consultants and customers and assist with the development of relationships and opportunities.
Maintain excellent relationships and strong communication within business and line management.
Take on project workload as necessary subject to available resources and requirements of business.
Assisting with the review and compilation of commercial procedures and contractual documentation for the division.
Provide general support and guidance to the Commercial Team.
Attendance as required at the Divisional Executive meetings.
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