Construction Commercial Lead - Cost & Tender

Linesight; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead cost management activities across diverse projects globally. You will participate in tendering, control project spend, and support settlements with clear, transparent reporting. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Join Linesight to contribute to an agile, collaborative consultancy that values relationship-building, accountability, and delivering value for clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects.
• Degree or comparable experience in a related construction discipline.
• Excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Willing to travel for short periods to meet clients, partners and team.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with team and clients through openness and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the tender/bid process—from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team.
• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Pre/post-contract cost management

Education

Degree or comparable experience in a related construction discipline

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead cost management activities across diverse projects globally. You will participate in tendering, control project spend, and support settlements with clear, transparent reporting. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Join Linesight to contribute to an agile, collaborative consultancy that values relationship-building, accountability, and delivering value for clients worldwide.