Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Commercial Manager, Construction

in a firm in Lagos Full-time
Industry Construction / Real Estate
Specialization Construction, Sales/Business Development,
Minimum Qualification Degree
Required Experience 10 - 15 years
Application Deadline 2015-05-31
Job Description
Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables, Select appropriate construction methods and strategies. Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to workers and other professionals. Report on work progress and budget matters to clients, Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction and building specialists. Respond to work delays and other problems and emergencies. Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations and to Liaise with clients on outstanding payments

Responsibilities 
  • Provide leadership and commercial management and promote a positive working culture 
  • Completion of monthly reports to the Project Director
  • Commercial manager will oversee specialized contractors and other personnel. They schedule and coordinate all construction processes so that projects meet design specifications. They ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. 
  • Commercial manager work closely with other building specialists, such as architects, civil engineers, and a variety of trade workers, including stonemasons, electricians, and carpenters. Projects may require specialists in everything from structural steel and painting to landscaping, paving roads, and excavating sites. 
  • To maximize efficiency and productivity, to perform the tasks of a cost estimator. 
  • Ensure robust subcontract financial management systems are in place 
  • Provide accurate reporting/forecasting in relation to costs and value 
  • Ensure that the JV complies with and adheres to the contract in relation to commercial matters 
  • Subcontract accounts are placed and controlled in line with the procurement strategy 
  • Routine and regular commercial analysis 
  • Management of risk and opportunity 
  • Oversee the preparation, submission and agreement with monthly valuations

Education
  • Preferably candidates with over 12 year’s construction experience in position of commercial manager
  • Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field.
  • Extensive construction or engineering experience
  • Good command of written and spoken English,
  • Knowledge of Pre-contract / target cost development experience  and also design or engineering experience

Skills
  • Superior management and organizational skills 
  • Expert negotiating skills
  • Efficient presentation and communication skills 
  • The capacity to be influential and amenable

Person Specification
  • Preferably an expatriate (Chinese Nationale)


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