Assistant Manager

Job Responsibilities • Assist the Commercial Manager in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of a large-scale hospital construction project. • Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and overall commercial performance. • Assist in the preparation, review and administration of main contracts and subcontract agreements. • Manage and administer subcontractor accounts, including progress claims, payment assessments, variations and final accounts. • Review subcontractors' quotations, cost proposals and variation claims. • Prepare tender evaluations, cost comparisons and commercial recommendations. • Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and prepare cost forecasts. • Evaluate variations, change orders and additional works and assess their cost implications. • Assist in preparing, evaluating and negotiating subcontractor claims. • Support the preparation and evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT), loss and expense and other contractual claims. • Coordinate with the Project, Planning, Procurement, Engineering and Site teams on commercial and contractual matters. • Attend commercial and project meetings with consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders. • Prepare monthly commercial reports, cost reports and management updates. • Identify potential commercial risks and assist in developing appropriate mitigation measures. • Assist in negotiations with subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders. • Maintain proper records of contracts, variations, claims, payment certifications and commercial correspondence. • Assist in reviewing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance with project requirements. • Provide guidance to Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members where required. • Assist the Commercial Manager in achieving project cost and commercial objectives. • Perform other commercial and contractual duties as assigned. Job Requirements • Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or contract administration within the construction industry. • Experience with a main contractor or Design & Build contractor is preferred. • Experience in hospital, healthcare, institutional or large-scale building projects will be an advantage. • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration and commercial management. • Experience in cost control, tender evaluation, progress claims, variations and final accounts. • Knowledge of construction claims, EOT and contractual matters will be an advantage. • Good understanding of construction costs, subcontract packages and commercial procedures. • Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Familiarity with ERP or cost-management systems will be an advantage. • Good communication and stakeholder-management skills. • Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with project and commercial teams. • Able to manage multiple commercial matters and meet project deadlines. • Candidates with relevant construction commercial or quantity surveying experience are encouraged to apply.