Commercial Manager - 1

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager. You will lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring compliance with contracts and financial objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in commercial management within the construction and consultancy sectors. Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and local regulations in the UAE is essential. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on large-scale development projects.

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.
• Professional certification (e.g. MRICS, CIOB) is a plus.

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

Cost control

Contract management

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Communication skills

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 largescale development projects effectively

• 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.