Job Description

Pre-Construction Stage

Assists in preparing the key commercial control documents such as the Procurement Schedule, Cashflow Forecast and Margin Improvement Strategy to ensure the project is well planned.
Sending enquires to the market for the assigned packages
Analysing subcontractor and supplier tender returns.
Flag any risks such as discrepancies in the tender documents to the lead estimator.
Prepare/compare material quantity take offs and bills of quantities according to the specifications & drawings submitted by the client.
Work with estimating team as required.
Gain understanding of commercial strategy for the project, set by Commercial Director.

Assist in change management, inclusive of the valuation of variations, quoting Request for Proposal (RFP)’s, issuing the respective notices, up and downstream, all within the timelines of the main contract.
Assist commercial lead in all required commercial monthly reporting both internally and to the client.
Always look to improve margin and suggest ways to do so to project lead and assist in techniques employed.
Assist in administering the Main Contract, ensuring contract terms are understood and dealt with accordingly.
Assist in maintaining project margin in line with commercial strategy.
Assist in the preparation of the external valuation,
Assist in maintaining control of project documents including drawings and records.

Completion & Post Completion

Assist in the agreement of the final account with clients and trade contractors within stipulated benchmark and timelines.
Assist in ensuring project is closed out including applying for certificate of release of retention, upon making good defects by Construction Department.

Requirement