Commercial Manager, Development - Singapore - WeWork

WeWork

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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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 costsaving 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 inhouse 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
35 years of general construction estimating experience in commercial interior fitouts
35 years experience in bidding, leveling, negotiating & awarding construction contracts (lump sum, negotiated work, preconstruction services & GMP)
Welldeveloped estimating, financial analysis, budgeting and computer skills are required
Excellent takeoff 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 detailoriented
Excels under pressure and can maintain a calm demeanor at all times
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fastpaced 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.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not d