Opportunity: This role would be of interest to a qualified Commercial Manager or Managing QS who has large project experience with a Main Contractor.
They are seeking a Commercial Manager to deliver a Data Center project from demolition through to new build, commissioning and handover in Germany
No previous DC experience is required but would be an advantage.

Location: Germany

Details: Our client is a large international main contractor heavily involved in the construction of Data Centers. As the main contractor on these projects, they build them as a complete package from enabling/civil works through structural build, M&E installation, and commissioning to final client handover. You will be working with a large main contractor within a strong and structured management team.

Profile of a suitable candidate:
You will come from a Main Contracting back ground with experience in delivering projects.
As above no DC experience is required however experience on large commercial, hospital. Industrial/pharma projects would be required.
A particular interest to work in Europe is also important and has to tie in with your own personal circumstances.
The role would suit a “hands on” professional who is delivery focused but also has the ability to motivate their staff and deal with client representatives in a professional manner.

Benefits: Salary in EURO on the tax system in your country of deployment, apartment with all utilities paid, 2 flights home per month with a living allowance provided to cover daily expenses – salary shown is an indication and is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Review all Tender and Post Tender Submissions with Senior Management
• Commercial Handover Meetings from Estimating to Site Team
• Establish Project Budgets and Margins and agree Budget Codes with Accounts and Procurement Depts
• Recruitment, development and expansion of existing Commercial team
• Reviewing Contract Conditions for new Projects
• Review Standard Sub-Contract Packages currently in use across various European Countries
• Overview of sub-contractor current workload and capacity prior to appointment
• Due diligence on all new sub-contractors and suppliers and standardisation of all Sub-Contractor appointments
• Final Approval of Purchase Orders prior to issue and agreement of payment terms with supply chain
• Standardisation of Payment Certification and Invoicing across all projects
• Implementation of Cost Reporting Structure against Project Budgets
• Ensuring Project Commercial Trackers are kept updated and producing Monthly Cashflow and Margin Reports
• Administration of Open Book, Provisional and Lump Sum Packages Agreements and overview of contractual disputes

Requirements:

• Be comfortable with the client-facing nature of position
• Have the ability to work to tight deadlines and possess excellent communication and organisational Skills
• Quantity Surveying or Construction Qualification to Degree Level or Equivalent
• Be highly proficient in computer skills

Please forward your CV through this website or contact Kevin on 00353872790484 or email kevin@kcmrecruitment.ie
Your recruiter has 20 years’ experience in this role.

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