
Commercial Manager
Job Description
What’s in it for you:
Stable business with outstanding reputation
Unrivalled staff retention
Consistent project pipeline
Largely negotiated work with top-tier clients
Excellent systems and processes
Variety of projects up to $60mil
Strong work/life balance
Tight knit, high performing team
Genuine opportunity for directorship
About the role:
We are looking for a genuine leader to step into a Commercial Manager/Director role. The role will include but not be limited to;
Providing strategic direction for the business alongside the management team
Business development
Overseeing a team of Quantity Surveyors
Leading the delivery of multiple ‘large’ commercial projects
Managing risk across estimation and delivery
Staff training and development
High level of financial reporting
About you:
We are looking for a ‘heavy hitting’ Commercial Manager (or similar) who has and established presence in the Auckland market. The ideal candidate will ideally have significant experience in a similar role for a Commercial main contractor in the New Zealand market. For a role at this level you will be expected to have established relationships in the local market and be able to add significant value at senior leadership level and contribute to the future direction of the business.
About the company:
This company would be widely considered as a Tier 2 main contractor with an outstanding reputation in the Auckland market.
Due to the confidentiality of the role, limited information has been provided above.
How to apply:
For a highly confidential chat, please contact Tom Kilby on 021 839809, alternatively, please e-mail a copy of your CV and covering letter [email protected]
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