Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: CJK – Newbridge Office

CJK have an opportunity for a multi-skilled Quantity Surveyor that can operate across Estimation, Procurement, and Final Accounts. The candidate will assume responsibility for a portfolio of clients and manage the commercial aspect of our maintenance division.

Duties / Responsibilities:

In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:

• Estimating a range of projects in a variety of sectors.
• On Site measurement of Electrical Services.
• Preparation of specialist sub-contract work packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts. Ensure payment certificates are processed and payments are made per the agreed sub-contract and procurement terms.
• Tracking of commercial progress and labour hours (spent vs earned) on site.
• Financial and contractual control of direct labour.
• Preparation & issue of Interim Progress Valuations.
• Preparing monthly Commercial Progress reports & Profit Plans for Project.
• Review and analysis of Tenders versus Construction documentation.
• Logging client change requests / variations.
• Supporting Tender submissions and reviewing Procurement prices for construction works.
• Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to Senior Management. Follow direction of Senior Management in undertaking work duties.
• Have a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications. Ensure close collaboration with Planning Engineer regarding accuracy of progress reporting.
• The Commercial Manager will be capable of costing and agreeing daily work changes to include managing the subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks and site change orders.
• Maintain accurate records and provide necessary detailed backup to support commercial tracking and costing.
• Ability to work on own initiative and can prioritise without direction.
• Speed and accuracy of information a priority.
• Negotiate, as necessary, with clients or their representatives.

Previous Experience / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a commercial role in an M&E company. Technical or trade background in Engineering or Quantity Surveying is desirable
• Proficient in Excel
• Knowledge of estimating software an advantage
• Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS role within construction
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
• Overall understanding of the business, client and subcontractor relations, and installations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent record keeping and administration skills

Salary depending on experience.

Full-time position.