Project Commercial Manager

Role Purpose

To ensure necessary staff are in place and procedures are established and implemented in order to achieve department’s mission within Nesma & Partners.

• Ensure effective cascading of the QS departmental strategy into operating plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.

People Management

• Manage the effective achievement of Quantity Surveying objectives through the leadership of the Technical Services by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the Quantity Surveying department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of Quantity Surveying to foster a value driven culture within the organization.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Manage the preparation, recommend the Quantity Surveying budget, and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Operations

• Provide orientation to new QS personnel, and ensure that they are familiar with the QS procedure, QS templates prior to their deployment to site.
• Monitor & audit the Quantity Surveyor at site & ensure that their expertise & experience are properly utilized based on the project requirements.
• Manage team of Quantity Surveyors at Head Office working for re-measurable projects, Variation orders, Project Invoices and Subcontractor's monthly invoice.
• Support the Project with the Technical and Commercial information related to Variation order, Loss of Operations, IFC vs IFB drawings, Change in Specification, Subcontractor and Contractor's Invoices.
• Review of newly awarded Project in terms of QS requirements
• Provide support to QS personnel at site in the preparation change order using different techniques acceptable to both parties.
• Quantification and pricing of Contractors’ claims related to non-approved change orders, standby of manpower & equipment including extension of time (EOT).
• Provide support to the QS personnel assigned to all projects, discuss & resolve any employment issues with the QS employees.

Operations

• Responsible for the recruitment of additional Q.S personnel required to be deployed to support the Projects.
• Mitigate risk by constantly reminding our QS personnel at site to manage & resolve problems with the Subcontractor & the Client.
• Monitor and track progress of the construction and ensure the project remains financially viable, safe, and up to Nesma & Partners best practices.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities, to ensure negotiated claims for additional pay items and or variations are finalized and submitted ensuring a timely and accurate re-measured BOQ.
• Ensure contractual notices are issued to necessary parties by preparing drafts and discussing with project manager for final approval.
• Create and analyze data to issue reports to CM clarifying all disagreed items (with client, subcontractor, suppliers) to seek way forward.
• Monitor potential claims and notify the CM to take steps ensuring (i) appropriate actions are taken to avoid claims arising and (ii) adequate records are being maintained.
• Meet with subcontractors and client/client’s representatives to negotiate and reach agreement on unsettled items alongside the CM, to ensure a timely delivery of the project.
• Review Site purchase requests for major purchases/subcontracts to ensure optimized evaluation of variations are created and maintained.
• Review site purchase order requests to effectively manage subcontractor contractual and commercial matters, safeguarding Nesma & Partners interests whilst ensuring a partnering approach.

• Lead the implementation of QS standards based on regulatory and legislative requirements, standards, and codes that govern the industry activities to ensure compliance.
• Drive research efforts to remain abreast of local and global best practices and industry changes to ensure that these practices are applied across QS processes and plans.
• Remain abreast of any industry-related regulatory or legislative changes to remain compliant across the department.

Stakeholder and Client Engagement

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with various external stakeholders, including project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, to achieve successful project delivery and financial outcomes.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Quantity Surveying activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost- effective service.