Commercial Manager

Parsons Oman; Chelmsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee financial and contractual aspects of engineering projects. This role involves managing project finances, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. With a focus on quantity surveying and commercial management, the ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers endless growth opportunities. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Proven ability to analyze contract variations and claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and contractual aspects of engineering projects.
• Prepare financial statements and audit payments to contractors.
• Lead preparation of variation orders and evaluate claims.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Contract Variations Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Commercial Manager to join our team. In this role you will get to perform post contract commercial activities typical to the engineering and construction industry and be the lead commercial role on one of our new projects in our Abu Dhabi sector.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Take care of the financial and contractual aspects of the project/ program.
2. Participate, record and prepare the minutes of the progress meetings.
3. Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of the work in the project.
4. Finalize the Contractor’s monthly payment certificates.
5. Make sure that all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order.
6. Advise the SRE and RE’s on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
7. Evaluate the unit rates for new work items.
8. Establish the way of recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process.
9. Lead in the preparation of variation orders.
10. Lead in the evaluation of claims.
11. Advice on contractual matters.
12. Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
13. Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.
14. Prepare financial statements for monthly report.
15. Audit payments to Contractors.
16. Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of valuations.
17. Check and record measurements of completed work.
18. Monitor contracts final cost estimates.
19. Maintain expenditure records.
20. Coordinate and monitor activities of his team.
21. Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying.
2. 15+ years demonstrable experience in all aspects of quantity surveying.
3. Proven experience in analyzing contract variations and claims.
4. Experience in Commercial Management.
5. Excellent written contractual correspondence and verbal communication skills in English.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

1. Qualified and chartered by a recognized international body such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) will be an added advantage.
2. 15+ years of related work experience in infrastructure projects is preferred.
3. Ability to perform difficult activities typical to the engineering and construction industry is required.
4. Experience with FIDIC contracts.
5. UAE and UK experience preferred due to Client interfaces.
6. Experience working for a Consultant providing internal and external advice.
7. Ability to work autonomously.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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