Commercial Manager
An experienced Commercial Manager is required to join a busy commercial team in Kerry with hybrid working options.
This role involves managing commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with customers, consultants, and subcontractors. The successful candidate will bring expertise and knowledge to support and assist the team.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience and a Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word as well as Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent is also essential.
A competitive package is on offer for the right candidate who can work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with customers and project managers to manage commercial and contractual aspects of relationships.
* Measure, price, negotiate, and agree budgets and costs for variations to project scope.
* Check project costs are correct and raise/resolve queries where necessary.
* Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions.
* Produce and maintain up-to-date procurement schedules.
* Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse subcontractor quotations, and make recommendations for placement of orders.
* Compile subcontract orders for approval.
* Visit site to measure and value works completed.
* Assess subcontractor payment entitlement and process payments.
* Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date/forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance.
* Work closely with contract and site management staff to support the smooth running of the office and the site, carrying out other duties as required.
Requirements:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
* Motivated, driven, and works well within a team.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word as well as Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent.
* 10+ years of experience.