Commercial Manager (General Contracting)

Project Manager with experience and knowledge in residential construction, aluminum form work and civil works with Health and Safety.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND THOSE IN POSSESSION OF VALID AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY AND PRESENTLY LIVING IN  TRINIDAD. 

POSITION:  COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.

The Commercial Manager is required to ensure that all commercial aspects of the projects under their remit are properly managed and controlled, and that commercial strategy is developed and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business..

SALARY: $50,000.00 

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Commercial Team

• Carry out recruitment and selection of Commercial team Provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the projects and ensure that commercial staff attain their maximum potential.
• Develop and expand the commercial knowledge of the commercial team Review all commercial plans to deliver maximum margin.
• Provide contractual advice during the tendering process Identify improvements to commercial procedures
• Manage the monthly commercial audit process/ Manage mediation/adjudication claims.
• Ensure the subcontract process is administered correctly to protect the Company

Reporting

• Complete monthly review of contract results and performance
• Carry out cashflow and Work in Progress reporting.
• Manage CVRs on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Business Unit/Company and provide any other reports which may be required Ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• Manage and review cost to complete forecasts

Valuation and cash collection

• Ensure all valuations are submitted on time Maximise monthly valuations.
• Ensure timely collection of cash.
• Deal with claims preparation, final account negotiation and settlement.
• Manage the compensation event process including timely submission with cost information

Audit and governance

• Ensure full compliance with Company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements.
• Carry out audits on regional contracts.
• Key measures & targets: Cash Collection/Work in Progress reports Contract Margin/Management of business risks.
• Timely final accounting to maximise margin.

Essential Skills

• Management of a team of quantity surveyors, costing staff and project planners
• Degree qualified, or equivalent
• Experience of development and implementation of procedures
• Extensive Main Contracting  works experience, including utilities Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
• Strong contractual experience
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
• Ability to solve problems efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
• Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits Ability to influence others

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Construction or related field
• Extensive work experience as a commercial manager within a high-profile development or construction environment
• Experience procuring and managing term contracts, professional services and construction contracts
• High-level contract knowledge and experience preparing and administering construction contracts and consultant agreements
• Experience in Cost/Value Management
• Experience preparing financial models, viability appraisals and funding options for projects

INTERESTED, QUALIFIED PERSONS PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME IN  MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT.