Commercial Manager - 1

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager. In this role, you will manage the commercial aspects of large-scale development projects. We're looking for someone with a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of commercial management experience within construction. Excellent negotiation and leadership skills are essential. This job offers the opportunity to optimize project profitability and ensure compliance with contracts and local regulations. Join our dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial management within construction and consultancy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and local regulations in the UAE.
• Proven track record in cost control, contract management, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects ensuring compliance with contracts and financial objectives.
• Oversee cost control, procurement, contract administration and risk management.
• Manage claims, variations and dispute resolution in collaboration with legal and project teams.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize project profitability.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to local regulations and industry standards.
• Provide commercial reports, forecasts and financial assessments to senior management.
• Support project teams in achieving budgetary and contractual targets.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field

Job description

Hill International is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and consultancy services with a proven ability to manage commercial aspects of large‑scale development projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects ensuring compliance with contracts and financial objectives.
• Oversee cost control, procurement, contract administration and risk management.
• Manage claims, variations and dispute resolution in collaboration with legal and project teams.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize project profitability.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to local regulations and industry standards.
• Provide commercial reports, forecasts and financial assessments to senior management.
• Support project teams in achieving budgetary and contractual targets.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial management within construction and consultancy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and local regulations in the UAE.
• Proven track record in cost control, contract management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills.
• Professional certification (e.g. MRICS / CIOB) is a plus.