Commercial Manager, Buildings

at  Rambll

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Buildings Commercial Team is a key part of the Buildings Market Business Unit and is responsible for providing commercial, contractual, and financial management to projects and the business in line with Ramboll Group processes. The Commercial Team carries the overarching responsibility of managing the commercial aspects of the Buildings’ Business Unit, both in the bid and delivery phase, including, advising on commercial and cost issues, administration of contracts, ensuring adherence to Ramboll processes and procedures. It also includes the day-to-day management of the Buildings’ Business Unit contracts and assisting the Business to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.
To succeed in this role, coupled with a keen interest in expanding your commercial knowledge, you must have an excellent understanding of project controls and engineering and construction contracts, particularly those related to professional services.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To work in support of the Commercial Director / Team Leader and assist in providing commercial support to projects and the project teams, whilst actively being involved in the day-to-day commercial administration of professional service contracts within the built environment.

• Assist in preparation of estimates for professional fees, input cost and quantity information into internal estimating systems and produce reports, using cost modelling tools as required
• Assist in preparation of tender, pricing, and contract documentation. Undertake commercial analysis of accepted tender conditions and identify risks and opportunities
• Monitor and report on commercial aspects of projects, identifying issues at the earliest opportunity to ensure responsible management. Independently undertake duties in accordance with the Business needs, escalating where necessary, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Support the project team with finance reporting, for example, Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Account, cost to complete, Gross Billing and Earned Value; and where required provide robust Cost Analysis feedback to line management
• Lead the project team on project controls, application for payment, invoicing and management of change in line with contract requirements
• Lead and support the project team in supply chain management including the selection and appointment of subconsultants / subcontractors.
• Review contracts and delivery progress, including where appropriate, attending project and progress meetings, representing the commercial team and the Business.
• Lead on the negotiation and resolution of claims, achieved through establishing entitlement with respect to extension of time / prolongation and assessment of quantum.
• Support the compilation of both Client and supplier performance reports as defined within certain contracts. Keep commercial records up to date in properly maintained files and subsequently archive (and adequately record) the documents, following commercial close out
• Support the commercial process by research and evaluation of information from clients and supply chain partners.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Have obtained a relevant Higher Education level qualification
• Hold or be working towards a professional qualification
• Excellent knowledge and experience of estimating, valuation and/or cost reporting (budget management)
• Experience of Project Controls and Project Management tools and techniques, including those associated with change management.
• Experience of programming tools and techniques.
• Experience of working within a commercial environment, preferably within a built environment engineering consultancy or a contracting organisation
• Experience of Contract Administration
• Experience of working with the NEC suite of contracts, and the various cost mechanisms and associated schedules of cost components
• Have a complimentary engineering and/or construction background to ensure technical understanding of the services and product
• Good understanding of construction procurement routes and processes
• Excellent understanding of a wide range of engineering and construction contracts and the impact of Construction Law
• Excellent interpersonal abilities with effective communication skills and an ability to negotiate.
• Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset
• Knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes
• Ability to work with colleagues and peers, leading the implementation of best practice for management of contract issues and handling daily issues and tasks to improve the Business’ overall profitability
• Ability to prioritise and organise a varied workload and the flexibility to work across the Buildings’ portfolio of varied clients and projects
• A willingness to identify gaps in experience and /or knowledge and proactively seek continuous developmen