Commercial Director

Rise Associates Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive leadership

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Long-term career growth

Landmark projects

Job summary

Rise Associates Asia Limited is seeking an accomplished Commercial Director to lead the commercial and contractual functions of a major construction and infrastructure business in Hong Kong. The role requires extensive contractor-side experience and a proven track record in managing large-scale projects while protecting the company's contractual and financial interests.

You will oversee contract management, procurement strategy, cost control, risk management, and dispute resolution across a

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of commercial management experience within the construction industry.
• Extensive contractor-side experience is essential, preferably gained with contractors.
• Demonstrated success in leading commercial teams.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience reporting directly to executive management and board-level stakeholders.
• Chartered professional membership is a MUST (MRICS, MHKIS, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Commercial Department across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize project profitability and minimize risk.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement, subcontract management, claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle from tender stage to project completion.
• Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.
• Establish and maintain robust commercial governance, reporting, and cost control systems.
• Manage complex contractual claims, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution matters.
• Advise senior management on commercial risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop commercial teams, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with operational, project, and finance teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

Contract administration

Mentoring and team development

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Commercial Director to lead the commercial and contractual functions of a major construction and infrastructure business. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all commercial operations, contract management, cost control, risk management, procurement strategy, and dispute resolution across a diverse project portfolio. This is a strategic leadership role requiring extensive contractor-side experience and a proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects while driving commercial performance and protecting the company's contractual and financial interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Commercial Department across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize project profitability and minimize risk.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement, subcontract management, claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle from tender stage to project completion.
• Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.
• Establish and maintain robust commercial governance, reporting, and cost control systems.
• Manage complex contractual claims, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution matters.
• Advise senior management on commercial risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop commercial teams, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with operational, project, and finance teams to achieve business objectives.

Requirements Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of commercial management experience within the construction industry.
• Extensive contractor-side experience is essential, preferably gained with contractors.
• Demonstrated success in leading commercial teams.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of claims, variations, risk management, dispute resolution, and final account settlements.
• Experience reporting directly to executive management and board-level stakeholders.

Mandatory Professional Qualification

• Chartered professional membership is a MUST, such as:
  • MRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
  • MHKIS (Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors)
  • Equivalent internationally recognized chartered qualification

What We Offer

• Executive-level leadership opportunity.
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career growth within a well-established construction business.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile and landmark projects.