Commercial Director
Provision of a commercial, contractual, and budget management service to projects and the business and keep on top of all the costs involved in large-scale construction development projects. Creating bids for the projects, identifying the risks and rewards of a project, and collaborating with other departments to complete a project and ensure project and business profit objectives and targets are met.
Key Accountabilities:
- To work with the Development Team to create a detailed work plan which identify and sequence the activities needed to successfully complete the allocated sections of the project.
- Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the allocated sections of the project.
- Identify key milestones.
- Identify the procurement packaging strategy (in conjunction with the Development Director) required to meet the project programme and milestones within his section of the project.
- Collaborate with other Project Managers to integrate parallel activities in the different areas of the project.
- Manage relevant contractors and their relevant scopes of work.
- Coordinate contractors between different areas of the project – this will require coordination with the Project Manager, Projects MEP Manager, and other senior managers as applicable.
- Expedite the procurement and implementation efforts of relevant contractors and consultants to ensure established milestones are met.
- Developing accurate project bids with the help of other departments.
- Oversee the tracking of budgets, commitments and change on project.
- Liaise with Accounting and Finance for cost control system updates.
- Monitor and advise Senior Management on the expenditure of project contingencies.
- Liaise and negotiate with 3rd parties.
- Provide contractual and commercial support to all aspects of the business.
- Prepare and review all cost reports before issue to Senior Management and Corporate Office.
- Ensure that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations.
- Ensure that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties.
- Ensure that contractual and commercial input is made into Project Business Plans.
- Ensure that from Contract award the project “budget to build” is established.
- Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement.
- Prepare and analyse job cost data for use on future projects.
- Manage all aspects of Construction Contract Administration.
- Identifying and communicating development and training needs of staff.
- Assist with the business planning process.
- Develop and maintain industry wide relationships.
- Understand and communicate the Group vision.
- Undertake ad hoc commercial responsibilities as required and directed by the CEO.
Required skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- A minimum of 7 years of commercial leadership experience in civil engineering and construction-related roles.
- Strong understanding of the civil engineering and construction industry, including knowledge of market trends and key players
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement commercial strategies that align with the company's objectives.
- RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) certification is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze market data and make data- driven decisions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Azerbaijani and English languages.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Candidates meeting the below stated criteria are requested to send their resumes/CVs to e-mail.
Deadline for applications – 20.02.2024.