Commercial Manager - Rail Systems

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi seeks a Commercial Manager - Rail Systems to provide end-to-end commercial oversight for a complex rail project. You will manage contract administration, variations, claims, change control, and stakeholder negotiations.

The role requires 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure or rail programs, deep knowledge of signaling, electrification, and rolling stock interfaces, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 15 years of commercial management experience on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
• Experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems.
• Knowledge of contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and contractual obligations.
• Lead full lifecycle contract administration including variations, claims, and change control.
• Negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for value-for-money outcomes.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, earned value, and cost control.
• Ensure procurement compliance with policies and standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls to align scope and risk.
• Support risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Prepare commercial reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering

Job description

Commercial Manager - Rail Systems Job Snapshot

Role: Commercial Manager - Rail Systems Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Transportation-Trucking-Railroad Function: Contracts Administration Experience: 15 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Transportation-Trucking-Railroad Function: Contracts Administration Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Commercial Leadership

The Commercial Manager will provide end-to-end commercial oversight for a complex rail systems package. The position requires extensive infrastructure or rail program experience, strong contract knowledge, and the ability to manage commercial decisions across multiple technical and delivery interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, the delivery model, and contractual obligations.


• Lead full lifecycle contract administration, including variations, claims management, and change control governance.


• Negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to secure value-for-money outcomes and manage commercial exposure.


• Monitor budgets, forecasts, commitments, earned value, cost control, and cash management.


• Ensure supply chain activities comply with procurement policies, legal requirements, and relevant standards.


• Work with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to align scope, schedule, cost, and risk.


• Support configuration and interface management across rail systems.


• Lead commercial risk identification, quantification, mitigation, and opportunity tracking while supporting contingency management.


• Prepare commercial reports, dashboards, recommendations, and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders.


• Build, mentor, and manage commercial teams while promoting consistent procedures and commercial practices.

Rail Systems and Contract Expertise

The role covers commercial management across signaling, telecommunications, electrification and traction power, and rolling stock interfaces. Effective delivery requires the ability to operate across interconnected technical packages while maintaining control of contractual obligations, changes, claims, costs, and commercial risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related field.


• 15 years of commercial management experience on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.


• Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems.


• Experience involving systems such as signaling, telecommunications, electrification or traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.


• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or similar contract frameworks.


• Practical knowledge of contract change and claims processes.


• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.


• Demonstrated experience engaging with project stakeholders.


• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and matrix organizations.

Working at AECOM

This position is part of AECOM 's Transportation business line and supports the delivery of major infrastructure programs. Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients through advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.