Commercial Leadership Specialist

This is a challenging and rewarding position that involves leading a team of professionals to deliver exceptional results in commercial management.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• Prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses, and assist with formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the construction works or services contracts.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with the contractor.
• Ensure adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Supervise the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client.
• Identify costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges.
• Oversee and engage in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions, and approvals.
• Manage cost consultant, providing guidance, direction, and coaching and performance management.
• Deliver improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Manage and provide leadership to a team of managers and professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities, and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Provide performance management, technical development, and coaching.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Develop and maintain a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manage and influence key/senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

• Ability to be an effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Manage relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
• Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge in most forms of contracts.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law, and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management.

This role requires a high level of professionalism, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial management, contract administration, and team leadership.

We welcome interest from a diverse range of candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.