Construction Commercial Assistant: Contracts, Costs & Bids

Turfgrass Management, Inc.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Turfgrass Management, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support the Commercial Manager in overseeing construction and project finances.

You will handle cost estimates, BOQ, variation orders, contract administration, client coordination, bidding activities, and preparation of commercial documents, ensuring financial and contractual control. The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree and at least 5 years in quantity surveying or commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, contracts, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, contracts, BOQ, variations, and project billing.
• Experience in client coordination, bidding, and contract administration is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Bluebeam, Planswift, AutoCAD, or other estimating software is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project costs, budgets, and commercial requirements.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, quotations, bill of quantities (BOQ), variation orders, progress billings, and payment applications.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and cost performance.
• Assist in contract administration, including reviewing contract terms, notices, claims, and other contractual documents.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments regarding commercial and contractual matters.
• Attend and participate in client meetings, project meetings, coordination meetings, and commercial discussions.
• Represent the company during client coordination and commercial negotiations, as required.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing tender and bidding documents.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site inspections, bid clarification meetings, and tender presentations.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and assist in preparing competitive bid proposals.
• Identify commercial risks, potential variations, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitor contract compliance and ensure that project documentation is properly maintained.
• Prepare regular commercial reports and provide updates to management.
• Support the Commercial Manager in resolving project-related commercial and contractual issues.
• Perform other duties related to commercial management as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Planswift

AutoCAD

Job description

Turfgrass Management, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support the Commercial Manager in overseeing construction and project finances.

You will handle cost estimates, BOQ, variation orders, contract administration, client coordination, bidding activities, and preparation of commercial documents, ensuring financial and contractual control. The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree and at least 5 years in quantity surveying or commercial