Commercial Manager - Cost Control

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is looking for a Commercial Manager with extensive Cost Control experience in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 years in technical delivery within a global consultancy, proficient in both pre and post-contract activities, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, executing cost controls, and maintaining communication with stakeholders for successful project completion. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years experience in technical delivery within a global consultancy.
• Experience in pre and post-contract activities.
• Familiarity with Middle East projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial high-level budget curves.
• Update and submit Cost Trackers on time.
• Review and ensure understanding of budget commitments.
• Execute day-to-day cost control tasks.
• Provide accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Assist in managing cost-related entities.
• Review cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate monthly accruals with consultants.
• Approve consultants' payment applications.
• Analyze project data efficiently.
• Maintain strong communication for project completion.
• Support leaders in cost management.
• Represent the company professionally.

Skills

Cost Control

Technical writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Project management

Job description

Hill International is looking for Commercial Manager with Cost Control experience in Abu Dhabi UAE. T

Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing initial highlevel budget scurves to provide a baseline against which project expenditure will be measured throughout the year.
• Update review and submit the Cost Trackers by the agreed due date.
• Review Award Recommendation Reports Variation orders and PCRs to ensure there is a clear understanding of the budgeted amount of each commitment and a reflection of its cost impact in the Cost Trackers.
• Executing Cost Controls Day to day tasks and provide the line manager with periodic reporting on four main areas: Budget reconciliation Variances reports Forecast cashflow and Budget summary for PCRs and Early Warnings.
• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Assist in managing all downstream entity pertaining to cost
• Review the cash flow forecast and confirm the amounts
• Coordinate monthly Accruals with the site consultants and provide for the relevant department
• Review and approve Consultants monthly Interim payment applications
• Analysing project data efficiently
• Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities working as a proactive team player
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Providing support to leaders in cost management of projects
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting negotiating and corresponding with external stakeholders to form strong working relationships

Requirements:

• A minimum of twelve years technical delivery experience gained within a global consultancy firm
• Pre and postcontract experience
• Middle East experience
• Good technical writing clientfacing and communication skills
• Wellorganised diligent proactive assertive welldisciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a cando attitude outgoing polite patient diplomatic personable respectful and flexible