Commercial Manager

V7 Recruitment; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flights provided

Daily allowance €50-€60

Time off

Performance-related bonus

Training and development

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major project in Austria. You will oversee all commercial and financial operations, budgets, procurement, and subcontractor activities, ensuring contract compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires proactive contract management, strong stakeholder skills, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience as Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in multi-contract commercial management, procurement and subcontract administration.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project commercial and financial operations, including budgets, cost control and forecasting.
• Manage client and subcontractor valuations, payments, procurement and contract administration.
• Lead subcontractor selection, negotiations, tender comparisons and supplier relationships.
• Manage contractual changes, variations, EWNs and final account negotiations.
• Produce monthly commercial reports, CVRs, cost analysis, cash flow forecasts and risk assessments.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Coordinate commercial meetings, staff allocations and project reporting.
• Ensure contractual compliance, accurate financial records and successful commercial project close-out.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Workspace

Job description

V7 Recruitment is partnering with a specialist data centre construction business to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager for a major project in Austria. The role will involve overseeing all commercial and contractual activities, managing project budgets, procurement, subcontractors and cost control. Ideal for a proactive commercial professional with strong contract management experience and excellent stakeholder management skills.

What is on offer

• Salary: €100,000+ depending on experience.
• Accomodation provided if required
• Flights provided if required
• €50-€60 daily allowance.
• In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include generous time off, performance-related bonus, opportunities for training and development along with much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all project commercial and financial operations, including budgets, cost control and forecasting.
• Manage client and subcontractor valuations, payments, procurement and contract administration.
• Lead subcontractor selection, negotiations, tender comparisons and supplier relationships.
• Manage contractual changes, variations, EWNs and final account negotiations.
• Produce monthly commercial reports, CVRs, cost analysis, cash flow forecasts and risk assessments.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Coordinate commercial meetings, staff allocations and project reporting.
• Ensure contractual compliance, accurate financial records and successful commercial project close-out.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Experience and Technical Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Strong background in multi-contract commercial management, procurement and subcontract administration.
• Excellent knowledge of cost control, budgeting, valuations, CVRs and final accounts.
• Experience managing contractual changes, variations and commercial reporting.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills within complex project environments.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.