Senior Commercial Manager

About Us:

Windlass Developer is a leading real estate company based in Dehradun, currently developing a flagship township project comprising over 3,000 homes. With a strong track record of quality delivery and innovation, we are now looking to onboard a senior professional to strengthen our commercial operations.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Commercial

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare and finalize the overall construction budget in coordination with the project and finance teams.

• Ensure all procurement, contracting, and billing activities align with the approved budget.
• Continuously monitor cost variances and implement corrective actions to avoid overruns.

• Contractor Management:

• Negotiate commercial terms and finalize contracts with all contractors and vendors.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to agreed timelines, quality standards, and payment milestones.
• Enforce accountability for delays, deviations, or manpower shortfalls.

• Billing & Verification:

• Scrutinize and verify contractor bills in detail, ensuring accuracy against work executed and contractual terms.

• Coordinate with accounts and finance for timely processing of certified payments.

• Labour & Manpower Planning:

• Work closely with the construction and planning teams to forecast labour needs based on the construction schedule.

• Ensure timely deployment of manpower through contractors to meet execution targets.
• Maintain a dynamic tracker for manpower availability and usage across project phases.

• Vendor Relations & Negotiation:

• Build strong relationships with key vendors and contractors to ensure reliability and best-in-class pricing.

• Conduct periodic vendor evaluations and renegotiations to optimize cost and performance.

• Schedule Alignment & Coordination:

• Align manpower and contractor execution with the overall project timeline.

• Resolve bottlenecks between teams to ensure smooth progress on site.

• Reporting & Governance:

• Maintain transparency through structured reporting on costs, contractor performance, and budget adherence.

• Identify risks in advance and escalate key issues to the leadership team with proposed solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10–12+ years of experience in commercial and contractor management roles within large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in creating and managing multi-phase construction budgets.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, vendor negotiations, and construction workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and project tracking tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

What We Offer:

• Leadership role in a landmark township development project.
• Competitive compensation and performance-linked bonuses.
• A collaborative, high-impact work environment.