Commercial Lead

highr; Frankfurt (Oder); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A construction management firm in Frankfurt is seeking a proactive Commercial Lead to oversee the financial and contractual aspects of high-profile projects. The role involves managing contract administration, valuations, and cash flow, while leading a team of surveyors. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of commercial experience, preferably with a contractor, strong analytical skills, and leadership experience. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' commercial experience, preferably with a main contractor.
• Proven experience in construction/civil engineering projects, ideally in pharmaceutical or data centre sectors.
• Fluent in English; German language skills highly desirable.
• Fluent in English; German language skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager for placing sub-contracts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop contract surveyors.
• Conduct detailed reviews of contract documents and identify anomalies or areas of risk.
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives.
• Generate all necessary take‑offs in advance for Estimating, Procurement, and Planning teams.
• Prepare contract final accounts for completed sections of works, including all adjustments, and submit for client agreement.
• Maintain detailed records of contractual delays and manage claims where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to the role.
• Monitor and manage commercial risk, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.

Skills

Contract administration

Valuations

Cash flow management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

German (desirable)

Education

BSc Construction Management

Job description

Managing Director @ highr | BSc Construction Management

Job Title: Commercial Lead – Frankfurt

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Reports To: Regional/Project Director

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Commercial Lead to oversee the financial and contractual aspects of high-profile construction and civil engineering projects, with a focus on pharmaceutical and data centre sectors. The successful candidate will manage contract administration, valuations, cash flow, and commercial risk, while leading a team of surveyors and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for contracts, sub‑contractors, specialists, and suppliers.
• Provide accurate and timely information to support regular review of cash flow and contract positions.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to place sub‑contracts as required.
• Conduct detailed reviews of contract documents and identify anomalies or areas of risk.
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives.
• Generate all necessary take‑offs in advance for Estimating, Procurement, and Planning teams.
• Prepare contract final accounts for completed sections of works, including all adjustments, and submit for client agreement.
• Maintain detailed records of contractual delays and manage claims where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to the role.
• Monitor and manage commercial risk, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ commercial experience, preferably with a main contractor.
• Proven experience in construction/civil engineering projects, ideally in pharmaceutical or data centre sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, valuations, final accounts, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with a detail‑oriented approach.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Fluent in English; German language skills highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Construction