COMMERCIAL MANAGER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.
• Oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management to maintain project profitability.
• Lead contract administration, including negotiation, execution, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Handle procurement strategies, subcontractor agreements, and vendor negotiations.
• Assess and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring financial and legal protection for the company.
• Review and manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure timely billing, invoicing, and cash flow management to optimize project revenue.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth commercial operations.
• Prepare and present regular financial and commercial reports to senior management.
• Stay updated on UAE construction laws, FIDIC contracts, and industry best practices.
  

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or certification in Contract Management or Cost Control is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial management within the GCC construction industry ideally in the UAE.
• Proven experience working in contracting companies on large-scale projects.
• Strong background in cost control, contract administration, claims management, and procurement.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and UAE/GCC construction laws.
• Expertise in pre- and post-contract management.
• Understanding of local regulations, supplier networks, and cost benchmarks.
• Contract Management: Expertise in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and subcontracts.
• Cost Control & Financial Management: Budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Claims & Dispute Resolution: Handling claims, variations, and contractual disputes.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Managing procurement strategies and subcontractor agreements.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating commercial risks in projects.
• Software Proficiency: Experience using ERP systems, CostX, Primavera P6, Candy CCS, AutoCAD, or MS Office Suite.
• Candidates who are immediately available in the UAE are preferred.
  

Vertical: Engineering