Senior Commercial Manager - Large-Scale Construction

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Executive bonus

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial lifecycle of flagship construction projects in Randburg, Gauteng. The role emphasizes contract administration, cost control, risk management and robust financial forecasting to maximize profitability and ensure compliance with safety, legal, and company policies.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s in a related field and a Master’s or professional qualification (e.g., RICS) is advantageous, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Business, Finance).
• Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., RICS) is advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial management within construction/engineering, with large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive profitability.
• Manage all project contracts, including drafting, negotiation and administration.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to keep projects within parameters.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead procurement for subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms.
• Manage variations, claims and disputes with expert resolution strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Financial forecasting

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Leadership

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Business, Finance

Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial lifecycle of flagship construction projects in Randburg, Gauteng. The role emphasizes contract administration, cost control, risk management and robust financial forecasting to maximize profitability and ensure compliance with safety, legal, and company policies.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s in a related field and a Master’s or professional qualification (e.g., RICS) is advantageous, with a