Commercial Manager

About Us

Starting from humble beginnings in Dunedin, Cook Brothers Construction has grown substantially over the last 15 years. We are currently made up of 185+ team members across Otago, Southern Lakes, Canterbury and Auckland operating under a strong “One Team” culture.

With a focus on Quality, Cook Brothers Construction has an extensive and diverse portfolio that spans renovation, new construction, fit-outs, and design and build, in the commercial sector and industrial.

At Cook Brothers Construction we believe in the attributes and behaviours of ‘One Team'. We operate above the line, that is, we are accountable, responsible and take ownership of our actions.

We love to see our team thrive and grow throughout our business. Development opportunities are endless, and we are committed to continuously mentoring and coaching others.

Our highly successful Otago region is made up of enthusiastic, hard-working and tight-knit team members. The quality of work within our region speaks to the respect and enjoyment that being a member of the Otago team brings. We are looking for someone with a strong sense of community and a hands-on approach who will enhance this culture. 

We strive to be a national leader in our industry, with a focus on quality, client satisfaction, sustainability and innovation. We believe our team is the heart and soul of us achieving this.

About the Role

Due to the pending retirement of a highly valued and senior member of our team, this role has become available.

You will work with an excellent client base who have strong and loyal relationships with Cook Brothers Construction. The region has a very healthy forward order book.

This role will responsible for providing support to the Regional Manager in delivering a successful outcome for the region. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, from initial contact to post-completion.

Your main duties will include:

• Acting as the trusted advisor for the Regional Manager and Senior Leaders in all things transactional and contractual
• Commercial risk management and reporting
• Cost controlling/cash flow management and reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting and reporting
• Subtrade packages and tenders
• Assess progress claims and variations
• Assessing tenders and negotiated opportunities for risk and assisting with pricing when required
• Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
• Working closely with the Quantity Surveyors on challenges and opportunities

About you

• 10+ years' experience, working on commercial projects in New Zealand
• Experience with Main Contractor
• Proven experience building relationships with a diverse range of clients
• Relevant diploma/degree
• Experience preparing high-quality tenders
• Experience successfully managing costs through a project life cycle
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of construction law
• Incredible work ethic
• Most importantly – the ability to work well within a team and have a good sense of humour

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Annual team conference with all regions present 
• Solid career progression with Cook Brothers Construction being a National Company
• Supportive team
• Good work/life balance
• Positive and social company culture
• Strong team mentality
• Active Social Club
• Exciting projects both currently and forward work
• Great clients
• Central Dunedin location  
• Competitive salary + laptop + phone
• Performance bonus
• Health Insurance + free access to EAP Services
• Company vehicle + fuel card