Job Title
Contracts & Commercial Manager (Western Visayas)
Job Description Summary
We are looking for a dynamic Contracts & Commercial Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering high profile, high value and mission critical major projects. This position will oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion. This role ensures that all projects are completed on time, within budget, to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Contracts & Commercial Manager will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, regulatory bodies and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of project management duties on allocated projects
Job Description
About the Role:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and change orders. Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. Monitor contract performance and manage disputes or claims efficiently.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize project profitability. Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts. Oversee procurement processes, including the selection of suppliers and subcontractors.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with contracts and commercial activities. Implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure adherence to risk management policies. Address and resolve any contractual or commercial disputes that arise.
- Ensure all contractual and commercial activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Prepare regular reports on project performance, financial status, and contractual issues. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to contracts and commercial transactions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Facilitate effective communication between project teams, legal advisors, and senior management. Provide guidance and support to project teams on contractual and commercial issues.
About You:
- 10 -15+ years construction, contracts, and commercial management within the construction industry.
- Bachelor's and advanced degree in project management, construction management, quantity Surveying (or a related field).
- Achieved industry recognized professional qualification, such as RICS, COIB, AIPM (CPPD), PMP, MSP, ICE or similar.
- Industry specific training in contracts, procurement processes.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Office, Procore) and other relevant tools.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us. 
