QS Manager

Company: Associated General Contractors Of America
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job TitleQS ManagerJob Description SummaryWe are looking for a dynamic Contracts & Commercial Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-profile, high-value, and mission-critical major projects. This position will oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion. The role ensures that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Contracts & Commercial Manager will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, regulatory bodies, and contractors, to ensure the successful delivery of project management duties on allocated projects.Job DescriptionAbout the Role:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and change orders. Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. Monitor contract performance and manage disputes or claims efficiently.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize project profitability. Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts. Oversee procurement processes, including the selection of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with contracts and commercial activities. Implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure adherence to risk management policies. Address and resolve any contractual or commercial disputes that arise.
• Ensure all contractual and commercial activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Prepare regular reports on project performance, financial status, and contractual issues. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to contracts and commercial transactions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Facilitate effective communication between project teams, legal advisors, and senior management. Provide guidance and support to project teams on contractual and commercial issues.About You:
  • 10-15+ years of construction, contracts, and commercial management within the construction industry.
  • Bachelor's and advanced degree in project management, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related field.
  • Achieved industry-recognized professional qualifications, such as RICS, COIB, AIPM (CPPD), PMP, MSP, ICE, or similar.
  • Industry-specific training in contracts, procurement processes. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Office, Procore) and other relevant tools.Why join Cushman & Wakefield?As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop, and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield offers you:
    • Being part of a growing global company
    • Career development and a promote-from-within culture
    • An organization committed to Diversity and InclusionWe are committed to providing work-life balance in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by offering a flexible and agile work environment, focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We emphasize career progression and foster a promotion-from-within culture, leveraging global opportunities to retain top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development, and reward our employees with a comprehensive benefits program.We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes every day, not just on designated days. We embrace diversity across race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it's more than just words; it's our way of life. If you want to live it too, join us.
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