Commercial Manager (MEP)

Position: Commercial Manager (MEP)

Department: Commercial

Position Overview

Responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of post-contract project execution, including cost control, contract administration, payment applications, subcontractor certifications, variation management, and commercial reporting. Ensures financial integrity and contractual compliance across all projects.

Core Job Functions

• Contract Administration: Manage contract obligations, variations, claims, and commercial correspondence.
• Cost Monitoring: Track project budgets, forecast expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Valuations: Prepare and certify interim and final payment applications for clients and subcontractors.
• Claims Management: Lead negotiation and resolution of claims, ensuring timely and commercially sound outcomes.
• Final Account Preparation: Reconcile and close out project accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Reporting: Deliver accurate commercial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, and financial dashboards.
• Collaboration: Interface with project teams, procurement, finance, and legal to ensure commercial alignment.

Selection Requirements

• Appointment at the discretion of Senior Management.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related MEP field.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial management experience in the construction sector preferably with strong MEP project exposure .

Core Values

• Prioritize health and safety in all commercial operations.
• Uphold respect, integrity, and professionalism in all dealings.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork and build trust-based relationships.
• Honor commitments and deliver results with accountability.
• Demonstrate initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards in documentation, reporting, and conduct.
• Engage in personal development and contribute to team growth.

KPI’s & BSC

• Manage inspection-related commercial deliverables.
• Monitor monthly cost per inspection and cost recovery.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation and records.
• Control and report on commercial variables and risk exposure.
• Align QA/QC, planning, and HSE requirements with commercial objectives.
• Exhibit leadership traits including integrity, courage, and strategic alignment.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, MEP understanding, and delivery focus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Commercial Oversight

• Lead all commercial activities in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure timely submission of payment applications and compliance with contract terms.
• Maintain variation logs, cost reports, and commercial registers.
• Provide guidance on resolving commercial discrepancies and disputes.
• Implement commercial controls and assurance procedures.

Human Resource Interface

• Support commercial team performance, motivation, and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with labor cost controls and commercial HR policies.
• Participate in safety and performance reviews with site teams.
• Promote commercial awareness and training across project teams.

Contract Optimization

• Identify and implement cost-effective procurement and subcontracting strategies.
• Monitor contract execution for commercial efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with document control and QAQC to validate commercial documentation.
• Liaise with clients on commercial matters and ensure contractual compliance.
• Support project teams with commercial input on technical submissions and approvals.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage subcontractor commercial performance and enforce contractual obligations.
• Ensure supplier and subcontractor scopes are commercially aligned and monitored.
• Attend subcontractor meetings and issue commercial instructions.
• Protect company interests through upstream and downstream contract management.

Programme & Cost Control

• Translate project schedules into commercial resource plans.
• Align procurement and cost control with programme milestones.
• Track progress against commercial targets and report deviations.
• Maintain procurement schedules, variation assessments, and cost forecasts.
• Ensure commercial documentation supports timely client invoicing and claims.

Procurement & Material Management

• Validate material orders against contract scope and budget.
• Plan material storage and logistics with cost efficiency.
• Monitor material deliveries and reconcile against commercial records.
• Educate site teams on material cost control and usage discipline.

Site Commercial Administration

• Control material wastage and labor cost efficiency.
• Schedule subcontractor activities with commercial oversight.
• Coordinate commercial aspects of site operations with main contractor.
• Manage weekly commercial reviews and cost planning.