Commercial Manager

• Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Advise internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.

• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• Monitor project expenditure, ensuring it stays within the allocated budget.
• Track variations, change orders, and ensure timely approvals.
• Analyse project performance from a cost perspective and implement cost-saving strategies.

• Lead or support the preparation of bids and tender submissions.
• Evaluate tender documents, identify risks, and provide commercial input during the bidding process.
• Ensure projects pricing are competitive while maintaining reasonable profit margins.

• Identify, analyse, and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Implement mitigation strategies for cost overruns, claims, and delays.
• Conduct regular risk reviews and report potential exposures to management.

• Manage and prepare claims related to time, cost, or scope variations.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes with clients, subcontractors, or suppliers.

• Prepare commercial reports including cash flow forecasts, cost-to-complete reports, and profit margin analysis.
• Track project performance and provide regular updates to management.
• Forecast revenue and profitability across multiple projects.

• Support or lead procurement activities for subcontractors, vendors, and materials.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with contractual obligations and project timelines.
• Review supplier/subcontractor agreements to ensure favourable terms and commercial protection.

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of work experience in similar role in construction or engineering background.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of quantity surveying and cost control.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiar with legal frameworks in the construction and engineering industry.
• Proficiency in commercial software (e.g. ERP systems, MS Excel, project management tools).
• Languages – English and proficiency in mandarin preferred.

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