Commercial Manager

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Hawkins Full time

Reference #
- 15628
- Posted on
- 19 Feb 2025
- Closes on
- 19 Mar 2025 21:00
- Location(s)
- Auckland
- Expertise
- Commercial Manager
- Work type(s)
- Permanent, Full Time
- Position description

We are New Zealand's leading construction company and deliver some of New Zealand's largest and most iconic projects. From airport terminals to office towers, university buildings to healthcare facilities, rail stations to heritage restorations, Hawkins deliver complex, specialised, and high-profile projects in all sectors. We're not only building the country from the ground up - we are building people's careers too.

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Auckland team, to drive procurement activities on a major Auckland project.

**The role**

As a key player in developing and implementing procurement strategies, you will take a hands-on role with and overseeing the management of complex trades and packages, ensuring smooth and efficient project delivery to strict timelines.

You will take the lead in negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and optimising supply chains to ensure a successful construction process. This client facing role is crucial for establishing commercial arrangements and ensuring ongoing financial management throughout the project.

Your responsibilities will also include managing budgets, reviewing costs to complete, conducting tender and programming reviews, overseeing progress claims and variations, cash flow forecasting, and handling contract setup, reviews, and project reporting. Additionally, you will manage dispute/claim resolution and ensure a successful project closeout.

Alongside your technical expertise, your leadership skills will be vital in guiding and motivating your direct reports in a positive and effective manner.

**About you**:

- Currently in a Commercial Manager position with at least 3 years of experience in this role, and at least 10 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, specialising in major commercial construction projects.
- You might have experience in an operational role, where you've developed a strong understanding of construction processes.
- Comfortable working with a range of people - clients, consultants, senior management.
- A Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification preferred.
- Great teamwork and people skills. You'll be comfortable working with a wide range of people including clients, consultants and senior management
- Excellent NZ contract knowledge
- Excellent financial literacy and exposure to Jobpac or a similar financial control package would be highly desirable
- Advanced computer literacy; particularly in Excel

**Why Hawkins**

When you join Hawkins, you'll be part of a driven, passionate and energetic team that strives to always exceed the expectations of our clients. You'll have the opportunity to build a successful career with a market-leading company alongside proven industry experts.
- The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical._



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