Commercial Manager
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About the Role
Mace is seeking a Commercial Manager for a major mixed-use development programme in Riyadh. The role involves managing contract documents, cost control, financial reporting, and negotiating claims.
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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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The Project
- 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, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- 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, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
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