Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Contracts Manager
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Overview
Are you seeking an opportunity to take ownership of high-value technical projects—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards? Then read on to discover what Johnson Controls has to offer!
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Contracts Manager (Building Solutions) to manage the financial and contractual aspects of our Building Solutions projects in Norway.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial and contractual execution of advanced building automation, HVAC&R, and BMS / CEP projects across Norway—from early tendering to project close-out—ensuring all delivery targets for time, cost, and quality are met.
- Oversee quantity surveying and commercial management from contract award to completion across multiple projects within HVAC&R, BMS / CEP, and building automation.
- Provide financial and contractual advice to stakeholders, including assessment of commercial risks.
- Monitor and control project changes to ensure successful financial outcomes while minimizing risks.
- Ensure projects meet financial and contractual objectives as part of our overall growth strategy.
- Manage contracts, accounts, and negotiations for timely and profitable outcomes.
- Resolve issues to bring projects back on track regarding budgets and deadlines.
- Oversee change management, drive process improvements, and identify claims or opportunities.
- Review contracts for compliance, manage scope changes, and support procurement processes.
- Assess and mitigate risks and address counterclaims from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Conduct measurements and valuations, ensuring payment is aligned with project progress.
What We Look For
Based in Norway with fluency in Norwegian and professional proficiency in English; able to communicate technical details clearly to non-technical stakeholders.Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Contracts Manager within building automation, HVACR, BMS / CEP, or technical installations sector.Sound understanding of commercial and financial risk—especially in complex, interdisciplinary technical projects.Familiarity with the administration of various contract forms, including :Norwegian NS 8405 : 2008 and NS 8407 : 2011Ideally, some knowledge of the FIDIC suite (Red, Yellow, Silver, Green, and Pink books)What We Offer
An attractive salary package, flexible optional benefits, and comprehensive health insurance.Employment with a growing organization with over 130 years of industrial legacy.Be part of the expanding, green, energy-efficient cooling and heat pump industry.Well-established employee associations.Flexible working arrangements.Access to education and varied career paths, including 5,000+ e-learning programs.Strong maternity / paternity benefits (including support for the child’s first sick day) and access to a global network for employees with young children.High-security standards—we work with high-performance teams.Application
Does this sound like you? Please send us your application today through our website, as we review incoming applications on a rolling basis. The job posting will be removed once we have found the right candidate. If you have any questions about this role, please contact our Head of Commercial – UK&I, Robert Peter Want at or Talent Acquisition Specialist, Laura Blegvad at
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global organization with more than 100,000 employees and 2,000 locations worldwide. We are committed to making the world safe, comfortable, and sustainable through innovative, intelligent, and integrated building solutions, technologies, and infrastructure—spanning everything from HVAC&R and central energy plants to advanced automation and building management systems.
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