Commercial Manager - Airport

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Contract Manager with extensive experience in managing large-scale projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with contract requirements, assisting in claims management, and maintaining effective communication with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of contractual matters in the construction industry. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of major construction projects and enhance your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in large/complex international projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract and claim management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract documents throughout the contract period.
• Assist in contract claims review and provide advice to engineering teams.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records for effective contract administration.

Skills

Contract Management

Claims Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Membership to RICS or CIOB

Job description

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
• Assist in the review of contractual notices of claims and provide contractual advice to the Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
• Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
• Assist in the drafting of commercial terms for design, engineering, and/or construction services for approval by the Project Director.
• Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities.
• Assist with administration of ongoing Contracts including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of Contract change and prepare the relevant variation orders.
• Facilitate the contract closeout procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in all contractual matters.
• Assist in the review of Contractors claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Clients interests are protected.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated according to the Contract and comply with the Clients requirements.
• Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Engineers Instructions, Variation Orders, and Claim Logs.
• Attend Commercial Meetings and record minutes of meetings.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 15 years' experience with solid international large/complex project experience.
• Membership to RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working on claims and contracts is highly desirable.
• Experience in Airports/Aviation projects will be a merit.
• Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract, particularly design & build.
• Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry including claim management.
• Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.