Job Title: Commercial Lead (Cost and Contracts)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Contract Type: minimum 12months
Eligibility: Open to locals or individuals with full work rights in Thailand only
Industry Focus: Data Centres (preferred), Hospitals, Airports, Train Stations, Pharma, Life Sciences, Electronics
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Commercial Lead with strong expertise in cost management and contract administration for a high-value construction project in Bangkok. The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing commercial strategy, managing budgets, and ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
- Administer contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms with contractors and consultants.
- Monitor project expenditures and provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks across the project.
- Support procurement and project teams in contract execution and dispute resolution.
- Ensure compliance with local laws and international standards in contract management.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of commercial management experience in construction, with a focus on cost and contracts.
- Experience in large-scale, technically complex projects such as data centres or hospitals.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, cost control methodologies, and risk management.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; Thai language skills are a plus.
