Commercial Manager - Frankfurt - ref. p33541215

Key to success in the role will be the ability to work across the business with internal stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical issues, conflict management and resolution using a combination of technical ability, leadership, teamwork and people management skills.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager your role will be to lead the commercial management of a key high value data centre project.

• Develop and manage the commercial team to operate within with a fast-paced construction environment, with high levels of performance, commercial awareness and accountability
• Ensure that robust cost control measures are implemented
• Prepare and present impactful commercial information to senior leaders with a particular focus on monthly cost reports, cash flows and other reports critical for commercial and financial management
• Formulate and implement project procurement planning to deliver within project timelines, scope and budgetary requirements
• Actively drive knowledge sharing from Pre-Construction through to the project commercial and other key team members to ensure full understanding of tender scope, budgets, prelims and procurement approaches
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key members of our client team and supply chain
• Ensure that commercial documentation is professionally executed and maintained
• Closely monitor project risks and opportunities with project colleagues
• Proactive identification and management of commercial challenges
• Due diligence on all new sub-contractors and suppliers and standardisation of all Sub-Contractor appointments, including overview of workload and capacity prior to appoint-ment
• Ensure subcontract and purchase order documentation is appropriate, comprehensive and protects Winthrop’s interests
• Ensure payment valuation, certification and cash collection from our client is managed in accordance with the contract
• Ensure efficient payment certification and invoicing in accordance with Winthrop’s contractual obligations across our supply chain

• Quantity Surveying or similar degree, typically with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent numeracy and problem solving abilities
• Main Contractor experience
• Strong knowledge of MEP is advantageous
• Experience of a variety of procurement routes varying from lump sum, remeasure, 2 stage / open book tendering, design-build
• Data centre experience is advantageous.