Commercial Manager

John Paul Construction

The Role

Overview

Oversee contract valuations, payments, and commercial management for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • valuation prep
  • take‑offs
  • contract review
  • cash flow
  • delay recording
  • team management

Tasks

-Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representatives -In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, place sub-contracts on work under their control, where required -Conduct detailed examination of contract documents and highlight any anomalies -Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for contracts, sub-contractors, specialists, and suppliers -Prepare all necessary take-offs in advance of requirements from the Estimating, Procurement, and Planning departments -Prepare contract final accounts for each completed section of the works, including all adjustments, and submit and agree with client representatives -Provide necessary information to enable accurate and regular review of cash flow and contract positions -Carefully record all details involving contractual delays -Manage and coach contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to them

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • construction
  • chartered
  • it skills
  • communication

What You Bring

Due to continued expansion we require a Commercial Manager in Dublin. -10+ years’ experience, preferably with a main contractor -Previous project experience in construction/civil engineering (residential, RC frame, retail/commercial, pharmaceutical, data centre, hi-tech) -Chartered or working towards chartership with the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) -Excellent IT skills -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. -Competitive salary -Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more -Continuous Professional Development (CPD) -Relocation allowance (where applicable) -Life insurance and income protection -Company laptop and phone -Company vehicle or travel allowance

The Company

About John Paul Construction

-Founded by John Paul and Tom Simington, the firm has quietly shaped Ireland’s skyline and infrastructure over the years. -From its Dublin base, it has expanded across the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East and beyond. -Typical projects include hyperscale data centres in Germany, public infrastructure like Rosslare Europort, and healthcare facilities such as radiation oncology centres. -Sector strengths span life sciences, healthcare, mission‑critical, data centres, industrial, residential, commercial and civil engineering. -A founding strategy of geographic and sector diversification helped quadruple average project values within five years. -Board appointments and strategic hires reflect ambition to build on growth and support large-scale national plans like Ireland’s NDP 2040. -Unusual for a contractor, it launched a commemorative book marking its anniversary and is relocating to a LEED Gold headquarters at Sandyford.

Sector Specialisms

Data Centres

Pharma/Life Sciences

Industrial

Healthcare

Commercial & Retail

Fitout

Residential & Student Accommodation

Tourism & Leisure

Public

Transport

Energy/Renewables

Civil Infrastructure

Refurbishment & Restoration

Educational