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.