Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join KONE to manage our Infrastructure side of the business driving the team performance and daily management duties of the Quantity Surveyors. The Commercial Manager is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and main contractors/subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team).
This position is responsible for Lifts & Escalators and you will be involved in the service side of contracts managing Full Replacements New Installations and driving Modernization.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures contracts are in accordance with the KONE Contractual Cornerstones
Process & Policy Governance. Training provided to others (Commercial Awareness for All)
Pro-actively supports the market growth through Orders Received (Early customer engagement)
Develops a flexible high performing team (Great place to work)
Provides regular updates to key stakeholders
Collaborates with Sales Design and Operations to ensure scope programme etc. are fully understood
Monitors KONEs compliance with the contractual obligations throughout the contract term
Monitors potential claims with risk reporting to stakeholders
Manages and develops accurate record keeping
Ensures all payments to and by KONE are made on time and ensuring all notifications to third parties are made on time
Monitors the cost control and client change control processes
Maintains project forecast costs revenue and profitability using SAP and business reporting tools
Manages negotiation of final accounts
Resolves or assists Legal in resolving any contract disputes between KONE and the customer and/or subcontractors
Follows changes in laws and regulations and advises on how they impact the project
Key Experiences and Skills
At least five years of postgraduate professional experience with a multi-national corporation or a reputable firm working as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager
Leadership experience in managing a team
Construction industry experience required and beneficial
Desire to participate as a full member of the project leadership team
Good understanding of the law contracts and commercial practices
Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills
Appropriate level legal degree or QS qualifications
Good communications skills in both written and spoken English
What KONE can offer:
We offer a Competitive Salary 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays 1 Volunteering Day Pension Scheme Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lifts & escalator industry Car/Car Allowance Bonus Private Medical Insurance GymFlexi Membership Dental Insurance Kone Discounts Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI)Long Service Awards Hybrid Working 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access.
At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral ... View more