Senior Manager - Commercial

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** 1. Costing & Budgeting - Develop initial project budgets using market intelligence, area statements, and historical benchmarks - Analyse architectural, structural, and MEP designs from concept to GFC stages to ensure cost alignment - Review and validate cost consultant submissions; conduct variance analysis - Benchmark budgets against similar developments to ensure competitiveness 2. BOQ preparation - Review BOQs prepared by cost consultants for technical accuracy and completeness. - Ensure timely delivery of tender BOQ in line with the Tender Event Schedule 3. Rate Benchmarking & Market Intelligence - Maintain a dynamic rate database to support accurate project costing and tendering. 4. Cost Tracking, Reporting & Control - Monitor monthly cost progress across projects and flag deviations from approved budgets - Prepare monthly cost reports and forecast cost-to-complete - Track billing, change orders, and reconcile costs against budgets 5. Financial Management - Maintain oversight of total project costs and billing forecasts - Collaborate with Finance and Project Execution teams for accurate forecasting and billing - Recommend corrective actions in case of budget overruns or financial risks 6. Stakeholder Coordination - Serve as a key liaison between senior leadership and cross-functional teams - Facilitate effective interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth project execution **Preferred candidate profile** Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelors degree in civil engineering - 12–15 years of progressive experience in project budgeting, costing, contract management, and financial control - Proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD and CostX - Experience in the hospitality sector is preferred