Contracts And Commercial Manager

Aurora Prime Investment LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Prime Investment LLC is seeking a seasoned Commercial & Contracts Manager for high-value construction and development projects in the UAE. The role covers pre-contract to close-out, with emphasis on cost control, tendering, variations, payments, risk management, and strategic negotiations.

Ideal candidates will have 8–12 years’ experience, UAE market familiarity, and MRICS/RICS qualification is a plus. Strong Excel skills and stakeholder coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in commercial and contracts management within construction or real estate.
• Strong knowledge of UAE contracting practices and FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual matters across the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, tender documents, BOQs, scopes of work and commercial terms.
• Lead risk, cost control, variations, claims, and final account close-out.

Skills

Commercial & Contracts Management

FIDIC Contract Administration

Cost Control & Forecasting

Tendering & Procurement

Variations & Change Management

Claims Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

About This Role

Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction and development projects, from pre-contract through execution and final account close-out. The role covers cost control, tendering, variations, claims, payment certification, commercial negotiations, and risk management, ensuring projects remain commercially controlled and contractual obligations are properly managed.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Manage all commercial and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, tender documents, BOQs, scopes of work, and commercial terms.
• Administer construction and consultancy contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and review contractual correspondence, notices, and commercial documentation.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare and review cost reports, cash-flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Review interim payment applications, payment certificates, retention, advance payments, and deductions.

Tendering & Procurement

• Support tendering and procurement activities, including commercial bid evaluations, comparisons, clarifications, and negotiations.

Variations & Claims

• Review and assess contractor and consultant variations, change orders, and claims.
• Manage variation and change-control registers and ensure proper supporting documentation.
• Review contractual claims, including cost and time-related claims, and provide commercial recommendations.
• Monitor outstanding payments, retention releases, variations, and claims.

Risk, Negotiation & Close-Out

• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage final account negotiations and project commercial close-out.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual records and provide regular management reports.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, consultants, contractors, quantity surveyors, finance, and other stakeholders.

What we are looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in commercial and contracts management within construction, real estate, or project management.
• Strong UAE experience is preferred.
• Experience working with a Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Cost Consultancy, Developer, or Client-side organization is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and construction contract administration.
• Strong experience in cost control, tendering, BOQs, variations, claims, payment certification, and final accounts.
• Experience handling major residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use projects is an advantage.
• MRICS/RICS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Commercial & Contracts Management
• FIDIC Contract Administration
• Cost Control & Forecasting
• Tendering & Procurement
• Variations & Change Management
• Claims Assessment
• BOQ & Quantity Review
• Payment Certification
• Final Accounts
• Commercial Negotiation
• Contractual Risk Management
• Commercial Reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound commercial decision-making.
• Accuracy and discipline in handling contractual and financial documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple contractual files simultaneously.
• Initiative and ability to lead commercial teams.