Commercial Manager

Our client, is currently on the lookout for a Commercial Manager  for Dublin. The company in question are a highly respected international main contractor in the Irish construction industry. They have multiple high-profile projects commencing across Dublin & Leinster, the successful candidate will be initially working on a projects in Dublin. They are looking for an individual with relevant main contractor experience. This is a full time, permanent position, with great scope for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Advise and regularly report to the Project Director on contractual and commercial matters.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive revenue growth while minimizing costs.
• Manage interfaces between the Director, internal engineering, legal, and finance functions.
• Set financial targets, develop budgets, and monitor performance using key metrics.
• Provide commercial input into procurement strategies and evaluations for construction.
• Support commercial aspects of contract management to ensure smooth handover.
• Advise, draft, and support project correspondence.
• Review and update risk registers, variation trackers, and extension of time tracker sheets on a monthly basis, incorporating them into monthly reports.
• Provide support in the initiation and setup of projects.
• Advise on contractual matters and determine the contractual approach with the client.
• Identify contract grounds for claims and define claim strategies.
• Review notices and contractual correspondence.
• Prepare upstream claims and review and assess downstream claims.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the Project Agreement and Subcontract Contract conditions.
• Take responsibility for Subcontract Contracts, scopes of work, terms and conditions, and negotiations.
• Manage collateral warranties, guarantees, retentions, and performance bonds.

Requirements

• Relevant industry experience, with 10-12 years in a comparable position.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or relevant business field.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams of professionals.
• Capability to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Effective collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Proven ability to form, lead, and motivate QS/Commercial teams.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and dynamic.
• Chartered status (RICS or SCSI) and experience working as a Commercial Manager in Public Works Contracts and/or PPP schemes.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Why Apply with Sonas?

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For more information or to apply directly email jake.kavanagh@sonastechnical.com

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