Commercial Manager - Procuring

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction consultancy is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager for their Abu Dhabi operations. The successful candidate will manage the commercial aspects of large-scale projects, including cost control, contract negotiation, and compliance with local regulations. With a focus on optimizing project profitability, this role offers a significant opportunity for professionals with extensive experience in the construction sector.

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, and risk management.
• Negotiate contracts and provide commercial reports to senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Contract management

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Hill International is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Managerto 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

• 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 consultancysectors.
• Experience in procuring consultants etc

• 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.