Commercial and Contract Manager FTG Development

Iax GmbH; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FTG Development seeks a Commercial and Contract Manager to lead commercial and contractual management for a luxury mixed-use hotel and residences development in Türkiye. You will report to the Project Director and oversee contract administration, cost control, progress payments, variations, and final accounts.

You will manage the project budget, forecast cash flow, and drive value engineering while safeguarding the employer's position. Fluent Turkish and English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract and commercial management, including at least 3 years leading the commercial function on a single major project.
• Full project lifecycle experience, from tender and award through to final account and handover.
• Experience on large-scale hospitality, residential, or mixed-use developments, preferably on the developer/employer side.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project's contract strategy, including package breakdown and contract types.
• Draft and finalize contracts with the main contractor, specialist subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Administer all project contracts, ensuring notices, time bars and obligations are managed on time.
• Assess and negotiate variations, extension of time requests, and contractor claims, protecting the employer's position.
• Own the project budget; track commitments, forecast final cost and cash flow, and report variances.
• Review and certify monthly progress payments, price adjustments, and materials on site.
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or the program.
• Agree final accounts with all contractors; manage retentions, bonds, guarantees, and the defects liability period.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports for management and lead the project’s Quantity Surveyor(s) and cost control staff.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

Cost forecasting

Negotiation

Turkish language

English language

Contract law training

ERP tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

About the Company

FTG Development is a global operation with an international property portfolio headquartered in Türkiye. We target development and investment opportunities to drive market-leading returns in mixed-use real estate and hospitality projects. FTG Development collaborates with various affiliated group companies across multiple project developments, including, but not limited to, its sister brands Rixos and The Land of Legends.

About the Role

FTG Development is seeking a Commercial and Contract Manager to join the project team of a luxury mixed-use hotel and residences development in Türkiye. Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of the project, including contract administration, cost control, progress payments, variations and claims, through to final accounts and close-out.

Responsibilities

1. Develop the project's contract strategy, including package breakdown and contract types.
2. Draft and finalize contracts with the main contractor, specialist subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
3. Administer all project contracts, ensuring notices, time bars and obligations are managed on time.
4. Assess and negotiate variations, extension of time requests, and contractor claims, protecting the employer's position.
5. Own the project budget; track commitments, forecast final cost and cash flow, and report variances.
6. Review and certify monthly progress payments, price adjustments, and materials on site.
7. Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or the program.
8. Agree final accounts with all contractors; manage retentions, bonds, guarantees, and the defects liability period.
9. Prepare monthly commercial reports for management and lead the project’s Quantity Surveyor(s) and cost control staff.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in contract and commercial management, including at least 3 years leading the commercial function on a single major project.
3. Full project lifecycle experience, from tender and award through to final account and handover.
4. Experience on large-scale hospitality, residential, or mixed-use developments, preferably on the developer/employer side.

Required Skills

1. Strong working knowledge of FIDIC and Turkish private-sector construction contracts; lump-sum and unit-price.
2. Solid command of progress payments, BOQs, cost/value reconciliation, and cash flow forecasting.
3. Strong negotiation skills and sound commercial judgment.
4. Fluent Turkish and English.
5. Training in FIDIC or construction contract law, or RICS membership.
6. Familiarity with cost control or ERP tools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.