Commercial Manager / Assistant Commercial Manager

Gammon Pte. Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide leadership to the project commercial team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, possess strong numerical and commercial acumen, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, managing supply chain procurement, and maintaining client relationships, ensuring positive project margins and cash flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with contract/construction law and tender requirements.
• Strong business acumen and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the project commercial team.
• Ensure timely procurement and management of the supply chain.
• Maintain and foster good relationship with clients and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Science

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversee the management of the project commercial team
• Achieve project margins and maintain a positive cash profile
• Provide accurate, transparent and on‑time reporting
• Identify and recommend appropriate commercial strategy, awareness and delivery of opportunity, including variations and entitlements
• Ensure timely procurement and management of the supply chain (subcontractors/suppliers/consultant services)
• Oversee the management of contract and tender documentation
• Process final account settlements
• Involve in risk management and control
• Ensure timely financial reporting, forecast and highlight key project financial risk
• Maintain and foster good relationship with clients, consultants and partners

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Science
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role in the construction industry
• Familiar with contract/construction law, including tender requirements, contract conditions, methods of contracting, value contract works and claims experience
• Candidates with M&E experience will have added advantage
• Meticulous, strong in numeracy and contract & commercial acumen
• Excellent team spirit, good interpersonal skills and a “can-do” attitude
• Strong business acumen with strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and dynamic environment

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