Commercial Manager - Dublin

Lumen Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Search Ltd. is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join the team in a newly created role focused on the pre-construction phase of projects.

The role covers cost planning, procurement, commercial negotiations and risk management to ensure projects are commercially viable from engagement to handover. You will work closely with senior management, clients, design consultants and internal teams to oversee tenders, pricing, contract terms and value engineering opportunities, ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial management within construction.
• Experience in cost planning, procurement and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk and project delivery.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial aspects of projects in the pre-construction phase.
• Manage project budgets, cost planning, pricing reviews and commercial assessments.
• Lead the commercial elements of PCSAs.
• Review tender submissions, project specs and proposed construction solutions.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing, procurement strategies and negotiations.
• Identify commercial risks, cost efficiencies and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers and design teams to ensure commercial viability.
• Review contract terms, project scopes and commercial obligations before construction.
• Coordinate with construction and manufacturing teams to align budgets, procurement and commercial requirements.
• Oversee commercial handovers to the construction team with clear cost, risk and contractual documentation.

Skills

Commercial management

Pre-construction

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Client liaison

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Related discipline

Job description

Sector: Off-Site Construction

Role Overview

An established specialist construction business is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join its team in a newly created position, with responsibility for overseeing the commercial aspects of projects throughout the pre-construction phase.

The successful candidate will manage projects from initial client engagement through to contract agreement and construction handover, ensuring they are commercially viable, accurately costed and appropriately planned.

Working closely with senior management, clients, design consultants and internal construction teams, the role will involve cost planning, procurement, commercial negotiations and managing project risks before construction commences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial aspects of projects throughout the pre-construction phase.
• Manage project budgets, cost planning, pricing reviews and commercial assessments.
• Lead the commercial elements of Pre-Construction Services Agreements (PCSAs).
• Review tender submissions, project specifications and proposed construction solutions.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier pricing, procurement strategies and commercial negotiations.
• Identify commercial risks, cost efficiencies and value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers and design teams to ensure projects are commercially viable.
• Review contract terms, project scopes and commercial obligations before construction.
• Coordinate with construction and manufacturing teams to ensure project budgets, procurement and commercial requirements are agreed.
• Oversee commercial handovers to the construction team, ensuring all costs, risks and contractual arrangements are clearly documented.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in commercial management, quantity surveying or pre-construction within the construction industry.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost planning, procurement and contract negotiations.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk and project delivery.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in modular, off-site or specialist construction would be advantageous, although candidates from traditional main contracting backgrounds will also be considered.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.