Commercial Manager
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About the Role
Mace Group seeks a Commercial Manager for a major mixed-use development programme in Saudi Arabia. You will manage contract documents, cost control, and financial reporting, leading a team of cost consultants.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds, licenses, and provide contract administration advice throughout project delivery
- Measure, value, and agree completed work and contract variations, ensuring compliance with contract terms and accurate financial management
- Maintain effective cost control procedures, oversee contract financial reporting, and present monthly post contract cost reports to clients
- Identify and assess cost impacts arising from design changes, contract awards, construction activities, client instructions, and project developments
- Evaluate and negotiate contractor and subcontractor claims relating to delays, variations, and additional costs, providing commercial recommendations
- Advise on practical completion, defects rectification, final completion certification, and negotiate and agree final accounts
- Lead, manage, and develop Cost Consultants, Managers, and professional teams through coaching, performance management, continuous improvement, and transformational change initiatives
- Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, influence senior decision makers, and support net zero carbon objectives through proactive management of carbon emissions and reduction opportunities
Requirements
- Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent)
- Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development
- Experience in business development
- Developed commercial and financial acumen
- Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction
- Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams
- Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders
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Project Overview
- This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia.
- This unique project consists of major mixed use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.
- Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Manage the preparation and execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds, licenses, and provide contract administration advice throughout project delivery.
- Measure, value, and agree completed work and contract variations, ensuring compliance with contract terms and accurate financial management.
- Maintain effective cost control procedures, oversee contract financial reporting, and present monthly post contract cost reports to clients.
- Identify and assess cost impacts arising from design changes, contract awards, construction activities, client instructions, and project developments.
- Evaluate and negotiate contractor and subcontractor claims relating to delays, variations, and additional costs, providing commercial recommendations.
- Advise on practical completion, defects rectification, final completion certification, and negotiate and agree final accounts.
- Lead, manage, and develop Cost Consultants, Managers, and professional teams through coaching, performance management, continuous improvement, and transformational change initiatives.
- Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, influence senior decision makers, and support net zero carbon objectives through proactive management of carbon emissions and reduction opportunities.
You’ll need to have:
- Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
- Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Experience in business development.
- Developed commercial and financial acumen.
- Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
- Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
- Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
Our values
- Safety first Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment.
- Client focus Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
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