Civil Commercial Manager Jobs

How to Enter

To become a Civil Commercial Manager within the Civil Infrastructure industry, many New Zealand employers may expect you to have a strong background in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. This could include possessing a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying alongside additional training focused on management, and the practicalities of running large-scale construction projects.

Typical Responsibilities

A Civil Construction Commercial Manager may expect to do any of the following responsibilities:

Liaising with customers and clients to negotiate and agree contracting bids for new business
Creating budgets for construction projects
Reporting on project costs as they progress
Working with Quantity Surveyors and other professionals to ensure costs are kept within budget
Expanding or improving commercial procedures, processes and policies
Ensuring construction projects stay within regulatory guidelines

Progression

Civil Commercial Managers within the Civil Construction industry can continue improving their employability by continuing to gain experience and working on larger projects, or projects with high-profile stakeholders. Many senior Civil Construction Commercial Managers progress their careers further by moving into other areas of management, such as Health & Safety or HR.