Head of Commercial | Real Estate | Engineering & Technology
Job Description
To manage the contractual and commercial aspects and the management of the commercial teams of various projects commercial staff to provide commercial services to ensure delivery of projects from inception to completion on time and within budget, in accordance with group policies and processes and to monitor and report projects profitability, variations and claims.
Responsibilities
- Maintain monthly commercial reports.
- Provide commercial advice to our projects teams to ensure in all respects that risk is minimized, best value is achieved and to maximize the profit margins on projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project development feasibility studies and presentations prepared by the project team Monitor and update Risks assessment register.
- Advise the project team on post-contract amendments, variations & procurement to meet time, quality, and cost requirements on projects.
- Manage claims and disputes using outsourced and internal resources dependent on complexity, size claims, and resources available in compliance with contractual terms and timescales.
- Review Tender / Contract Documents, in conjunction with Group legal, evaluate project risks, support the tendering team in Bid Preparation, and negotiate and agree Contract clauses prior to execution of Contracts.
- To report on portfolio costs, budgets, and risks on a monthly basis.
- Provide and manage pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying Services including post-contract commercial correspondence, without limitation, cost estimating, monthly accounts, review of cost and budget forecasts, quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions, and final account settlement.
- Effectively lead the team and work with the Engineers of the Project.
- Lead, coach, develop, and motivate staff to achieve their potential and increase their effectiveness and contribution.
- Review, recommend, and implement new or improved administrative procedures to maintain economy and efficiency of operation and maximize gross margins.
- Comply with and use of organizational forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and the Delegation of Authority.
- Provide the complete service interface between customers and Procurement & Project Teams by ensuring service requirements are met in accordance with budget and program.