Commercial Manager

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual aspects of complex construction projects from pre-contract through final account.

You will manage cost control, budgeting, forecasting, prepare and negotiate contracts and variations, monitor cash flow, and mentor the commercial team. UAE/GCC experience and strong FIDIC knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant commercial/construction experience.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, villas, and major construction projects.
• UAE/GCC construction experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, UAE construction practices, claims, variations, and EOT.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, cost-control, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Candidates available in the UAE and immediate joiners are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-contract to final account.
• Lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, profitability, and commercial risks.
• Manage variations, extension of time (EOT), claims, and contractual disputes.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with project managers, QS teams, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial procedures, and company policies.
• Identify commercial risks and develop strategies to protect the company's financial interests.
• Lead and mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
• Prepare regular commercial reports for senior management.
• Support tendering and business development activities when required.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

EOT handling

Variations management

FIDIC contracts

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-contract to final account.
• Lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, profitability, and commercial risks.
• Manage variations, extension of time (EOT), claims, and contractual disputes.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with project managers, QS teams, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial procedures, and company policies.
• Identify commercial risks and develop strategies to protect the company's financial interests.
• Lead and mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
• Prepare regular commercial reports for senior management.
• Support tendering and business development activities when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant commercial/construction experience.
• Strong experience in high-rise buildings, villas, and major construction projects.
• UAE/GCC construction experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, UAE construction practices, claims, variations, and EOT.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, cost-control, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Candidates available in the UAE and immediate joiners are preferred.