Commercial Manager, Development

**About Us**

At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow’s world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.

**About the Role**

**Main responsibilities**
- Support the Territory Development Director to oversee commercial governance for preconstruction and construction activities for WeWork across multiple product lines around the territories
- Leads and tracks all commercial aspects across the **Southeast-Asia** (SEA) and **Australian** (AUS) capital project pipeline typically including major projects (New WeWork assets), Capital Improvement projects (refurbishment of existing WeWork assets), and Member projects (Member customisation projects). Includes accountability for the portfolio of estimates, budgets and forecasts, and tracking expenditures against approvals.
- The role involves creating and communicating preliminary feasibility cost plans and detailed construction estimates, overseeing estimating support for member projects, and guiding Design to Cost strategies when needed. It also entails managing the Value Engineering process, continuously advising on cost-saving opportunities throughout the design phase, and making recommendations for improving cost estimating procedures.
- Provide challenge and leadership to the design, development and consultant teams to ensure best practice, best value and Design to Cost strategies are achieved
- Accountable for establishing, advising and delivering best value through procurement and tendering activities; leads & makes recommendations on the development pipeline procurement strategies and capital projects delivery model in line with company policies and procedures and to drive best value
- Responsible for (in conjunction with Procurement) the identification and selection of framework suppliers, ensure accuracy and validity of supply chain proposals and estimates, lead the subsequent bid placement recommendation
- Ensure all construction contracts are competitively bid and awarded at best value and minimum risk to the business and/or Member
- Advise on the proposed commercial terms on all construction contracts
- Assist with any legal or contractual disputes
- Effectively identify, raise and resolve project cost risks using standard company processes and systems
- Assist the Commercial Management function with the implementation and/or improvement of all cost control and management processes, strategies, etc
- Continually update in-house and localised Cost Catalogs, Benchmarking data and Pricing data
- Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

**About You**

Does the below sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Management or equivalent work experience is required
- 3-5 years of general construction estimating experience in commercial interior fit-outs
- 3-5 years experience in bidding, leveling, negotiating & awarding construction contracts (lump sum, negotiated work, pre-construction services & GMP)
- Well-developed estimating, financial analysis, budgeting and computer skills are required
- Excellent take-off skills with Procore, Bluebeam, Revit or other similar software
- Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
- Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented
- Excels under pressure and can maintain a calm demeanor at all times
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment
- Computer skills of using Procore Estimating, Bidding, Project Management and Projects Financial, Microsoft office, Google Workspace and ERP systems such as Workday

**Life At WeWork**

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

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