Contracts and Commercial Manager

Pioneer International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer IPMC is seeking a Contracts and Commercial Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee the contractual and commercial administration of engineering and construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include managing variations, claims, risk assessments, and commercial reporting while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely compliance and notices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in contracts administration and commercial management within engineering and construction projects.
• Proven experience managing contract variations, claims, extensions of time, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract conditions, contractual risk management, and change control.
• Experience administering multiple contracts within major capital programmes is preferred.
• Experience in PMC, EPC, or engineering consultancy environments.
• Professional membership or certification such as MRICS or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and commercial oversight of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
• Review contract terms, conditions, obligations, deliverables, and risk allocation.
• Administer variations, change orders, extensions of time, claims, and contractual notices.
• Evaluate contractor submissions, payment applications, and commercial proposals.
• Assess contractual entitlement, cost and time impacts, and supporting documentation for claims.
• Maintain contract registers, variation logs, claims records, and commercial risk registers.
• Support negotiations and resolution of contractual disputes with contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contractual compliance and ensure notices and submissions are issued within required timeframes.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, planning, and finance teams.
• Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, risk assessments, and recommendations for management.
• Support procurement, tender evaluations, contract closeout, and final account settlement.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Change control

Risk management

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

Job description

• Min. Degree: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

Position Overview:

The Contracts and Commercial Manager will oversee the contractual and commercial administration of engineering and construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, effective management of variations and claims, and protection of the client's commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration and commercial oversight of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
• Review contract terms, conditions, obligations, deliverables, and risk allocation.
• Administer variations, change orders, extensions of time, claims, and contractual notices.
• Evaluate contractor submissions, payment applications, and commercial proposals.
• Assess contractual entitlement, cost and time impacts, and supporting documentation for claims.
• Maintain contract registers, variation logs, claims records, and commercial risk registers.
• Support negotiations and resolution of contractual disputes with contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contractual compliance and ensure notices and submissions are issued within required timeframes.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, planning, and finance teams.
• Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, risk assessments, and recommendations for management.
• Support procurement, tender evaluations, contract closeout, and final account settlement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in contracts administration and commercial management within engineering and construction projects.
• Proven experience managing contract variations, claims, extensions of time, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract conditions, contractual risk management, and change control.
• Experience administering multiple contracts within major capital programmes is preferred.
• Experience in PMC, EPC, or engineering consultancy environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and client representatives.
• Knowledge of FIDIC or other internationally recognised construction contract forms is an advantage.
• Professional membership or certification, such as MRICS or equivalent, is desirable.

Pioneer IPMC was established to provide integrated Project Management Consultancy Services across a wide range of sectors and industries. With a team of professionals well-versed in all aspects of industry contracts, Pioneer IPMC has successfully managed change while leveraging deep industry insights, cultural intelligence, and unmatched experience. This strong foundation has enabled the company to deliver exceptional project outcomes and establish a reputation for excellence in the field.

Office M01 & M02 (Mezzanine Floor)
C5 Tower, Al Bateen Gardens
P.O. Box 129590, Abu Dhabi, UAE