Commercial Manager

Arabian Construction Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UAE seeks a Site based Commercial Manager to oversee contractual obligations and resolve disputes. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of FIDIC, 18+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership qualities. You will be responsible for managing multiple high-value projects and providing strategic support to project teams.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of FIDIC terms and their application.
• 18+ years of experience, preferably with contractors.
• Must be commercial & contractually strong.

Responsibilities

• Control and administer contractual and commercial requirements.
• Provide support to minimize financial costs and disputes.
• Resolve contractual issues while safeguarding company interests.

Skills

FIDIC terms application

Contractual risk identification

Claims preparation and review

Leadership qualities

Multitasking under pressure

English proficiency

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

The Role

Site based commercial manager required to:

• Control, monitor and administer the contractual and commercial requirements and obligations arising out of projects in the Middle East (predominantly UAE)
• Provide input, support, and advice to project team with the objective of minimizing financial cost, maximizing financial recovery, and limiting contractual and commercial exposure to dispute; and
• Deal with, and resolve, problematic contractual issues and disputes whilst safeguarding the company’s interests.

The Candidate

Specific Experience

• Deep understanding of FIDIC terms and their application.
• Skilled at the identification of contractual risk and opportunity.
• Skilled at the preparation and review of claims for extension of time and associated loss and expense, with ability to read and interpret P6 programmes; and
• Knowledge of, and exposure to, the arbitration process.

General Experience

• 18+ years of experience, preferably with contractors (some experience with claims consultants would be an added advantage).
• Degree qualified.
• Must be commercial & contractually strong.
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Experience working on civil high-rise/building and villa projects within the Middle East (preferably UAE).
• Must have worked within the GCC.
• Experience managing multiple projects of AED 750m Dirhams and above.
• Excellent command of the English language (Written & Oral).
• Ability to multitask and work within a high-pressure environment.