Commercial Manager (M&E)

As part of an exciting company expansion project my client  are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial Department.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of surveyors to provide commercial services to the company to industry practice.
• Development of commercial reporting, administration, communication and ERP processes to industry best practices and the business needs currently and in the future.
• Establish good relationships with PQSs in order to agree final accounts.
• Deal with suppliers and subcontractors during the procurement process, where necessary, in order to get the best value for Designer Group.
• Development in conjunction with the commercial director best in class contract documentation for use with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Constantly developing the QS side of the business to make Designer Group the most efficient company in the sector.
• Oversee the inputting of budgets and running of projects through the RedSky Job Costing System. Liaise monthly with Contracts Managers regarding meeting budgets on projects.
• Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Buying Department.
• Measurement of work to maximise the value of applications to our clients.
• Administer applications for payment and payment of sub contractors to ensure positive cash flow where possible and fair valuations.
• Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors with particular emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc.
• Prepare tender risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed most, forecasts costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc,
• Preparation and monitoring of project cash flows feeding up to a master company cash flow.
• Set up and maintain variation logs with feed into costs as outlined above for all client variations and sub-contractors variations, including the management and agreement of such variations.
• Review site programmes in respect to delays, disruption, damage and sub -contract program.
• Ensure that the client relationships are enhance to maximise on current and future opportunities.
• Identify, analyse and develop Reponses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
• To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in-line with company formats and standards.
• Provide advise on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.
• Use the company’s financial systems to the benefit of the business to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Always act in a manner fitting to the business and uphold the company’s standards internally and externally at all times.
• Preparation of monthly commercial reports.

Requirements:

• Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills dealing with design team / client / meetings etc.
• Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.

Email cv tracey.hayden@icds.ie or call Tracey Hayden 0876351191