Commercial Manager

John Paul Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Relocation allowance

Company laptop and phone

Pension

Life insurance and income protection

CPD

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

John Paul Construction is expanding in Dublin and seeks a Commercial Manager to lead contract administration, valuations, and subcontract management. The role emphasizes collaboration with procurement, planning, and estimating teams to ensure robust cash flow and project governance.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years in construction, chartership progress with the SCS, and strong communication skills to lead surveyors and project teams on residential and commercial works.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in construction, preferably with a main contractor.
• Project experience in construction/civil engineering (residential and commercial).
• Chartered or working towards chartership with the SCS.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and cost reconciliations.
• Provide information to support cash flow and contract positions.
• In conjunction with Procurement, place sub-contracts under their control.
• Examine contract documents and highlight anomalies.
• Prepare and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives.
• Prepare take-offs for estimates and planning.
• Prepare final accounts for completed sections and submit to client representatives.
• Record contractual delays and keep detailed records.
• Manage and coach contract surveyors and junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership (SCS)

Job description

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what's come before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage collaboration, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Due to continued expansion we require a Commercial Manager in Dublin.

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 necessary information to enable accurate and regular review of cash flow and contract positions
• In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, place sub-contracts on work under their control, where required
• Conduct detailed examination of contract documents and highlight any anomalies
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives
• Prepare all necessary take-offs in advance of requirements from the Estimating, Procurement, and Planning departments
• Prepare contract final accounts for each completed section of the works, including all adjustments, and submit and agree with client representatives
• Carefully record all details involving contractual delays
• Manage and coach contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to them

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience, preferably with a main contractor
• Previous project experience in construction/civil engineering (residential and commercial)
• Chartered or working towards chartership with the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent IT skills

Benefits

As a permanent employee of John Paul Construction, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Relocation allowance (where applicable)
• Company laptop and phone
• Pension
• Life insurance and income protection
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.