Commercial and design coordination

Sahar MANESH

Accounts and Design Manager

Sahar brings architectural engineering qualifications and more than 18 years of industry experience to the commercial and technical administration of construction. At Sydney Contracting Engineers (SCE Corp), she connects accounts, commercial records and design information from planning through to project delivery.

Sahar MANESH, Accounts and Design Manager at SCE Corp
Sahar MANESH — Accounts and Design Manager

Technical knowledge and commercial experience

An architectural engineering foundation for construction management

Sahar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Architectural Engineering) from Qazvin Azad University in Iran. Her professional background combines architectural engineering and design coordination with accounts management and commercial administration, giving her a broad understanding of the information that construction teams need.

She joined SCE in February 2019 and has more than 18 years of industry experience as of 2026. Her earlier career in a family construction business included progression into business leadership, providing practical context for her work across project accounts, technical documents and commercial records.

As Accounts and Design Manager, Sahar coordinates information among company management, office teams, consultants and project personnel. She brings commercial awareness, technical knowledge and attention to detail to the flow of financial and design information throughout the project lifecycle.

Role at SCE

Keeping commercial and technical information connected

Sahar’s role brings together three closely related disciplines, with a focus on accurate documentation, efficient processes and clear communication.

Accounts management

Coordinates accounts administration, progress claims, payment records, variations and retention records. Her work maintains an organised commercial record through the changing requirements of construction projects.

Design information

Coordinates drawing registers, technical submittals and design documentation across consultants and project teams. Her architectural engineering education brings technical understanding to the organisation and communication of project information.

Commercial administration

Connects management, office and project personnel through commercial documentation and administrative follow-up. She combines financial information with an understanding of the technical work it relates to, keeping project communication clear and consistent.

Construction portfolio experience

Commercial and design coordination across a broad construction portfolio

Sahar’s accounts, commercial administration and design-coordination experience spans the following SCE portfolios. Values describe the respective portfolios; the linked projects illustrate relevant work within SCE’s wider delivery experience.

Cladding and facade renewal

$4.7 million portfolio · NSW

Cladding portfolios bring architectural and facade design coordination together with council and NSW Rural Fire Service approvals. The construction scope covers removal and disposal of non-compliant cladding, structural modifications, sarking, substructure systems and compliant replacement cladding.

Explore the Belmont recladding project

Private building and renovation

$15.7 million portfolio · NSW

Private building work covers design, approvals, engineering, construction and maintenance. Projects include extensions and alterations to existing homes, swimming pools and hard and soft landscaping, with technical and commercial information moving through multiple stages of the building process.

View the Toronto renovation and structural alterations

Residential common-area refurbishment

$3.2 million portfolio · NSW

Owners-corporation and strata portfolios include external facade and window replacement, refurbishment, intercoms, lighting and floor coverings. CCTV, decorative features and hard landscaping extend the scope across the appearance, functionality and shared spaces of residential properties.

Related strata work: Lane Cove North footbridge demolition

Civil construction and infrastructure

$3.5 million portfolio · NSW

Works for Sydney Airport and insurers include foundation strengthening, screw and bored piling, earthworks and box culverts. Pavements, barriers, service relocation and landscaping complete a civil portfolio involving several engineering and construction disciplines.

See the Emu Heights bridge reconstruction

Engineering and remedial design services

$1.1 million portfolio · NSW

For local government and owners corporations, these services cover inspections, identification and assessment of defects, remedial solutions and engineering reports. Regulated remedial designs, specifications and project management are also included in the portfolio, placing technical information and document coordination at the centre of delivery.

Commercial building work for schools

$1.3 million portfolio · NSW

School Infrastructure NSW and private-school projects combine make-safe and remedial work with controlled demolition, excavation and underground-service rectification. Water-leak remediation, foundation and structural repairs, plumbing, electrical work, renovation and finishing complete the building scopes.

View the heritage school make-safe project

Insurance repairs and strata remediation

$6.7 million portfolio · NSW

The portfolio ranges from reactive make-safe works to detailed reinstatement. Temporary support, roof coverings, boarded openings, fallen-tree removal and contamination, electrical and plumbing isolation precede repair scopes covering roofs, skylights, doors, windows, garage doors, walls, kitchens, bathrooms, plaster, paint, render and carpet, vinyl, tile, cork and timber flooring. Fencing, landscaping, concrete and decking repairs are included.

Explore the Villawood vehicle-impact make-safe works

Housing renewal and disability modifications

$5.4 million portfolio · NSW

Land and Housing Corporation programmes include reactive make-safe works, full renovations, partial renovations of vacant properties, major works and disability modifications. Construction covers roof replacement, structural repairs and alterations, kitchens, bathrooms, rewiring, lighting, plaster, paint, carpet, vinyl, tile and timber flooring, fencing, landscaping and window replacement.

View the Hamilton South fire-restoration project

School maintenance and upgrades

$2 million portfolio · NSW

School maintenance spans make-safe and structural repairs, solar-panel and engineering assessments and reports, internal and external cladding, balustrades and fencing. Sporting-ground, playground and classroom upgrades, along with plumbing and electrical improvements, broaden this education portfolio.

See the Greater Sydney assessment and reporting programme

From project information to delivery

Commercial discipline informed by technical understanding

Sahar’s contribution joins the financial and technical sides of construction. Accurate commercial records, coordinated drawings and clear communication give management and project teams a consistent basis for working through each stage of delivery.

Bring your project to SCE

Discuss your construction, refurbishment or remedial requirements with our team. We bring engineering knowledge, commercial coordination and practical delivery experience to planning the work.