Infrastructure & Marine Projects Commercial Lead

DBB; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

DBB is seeking a Project Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of infrastructure, road, and marine construction projects. The role focuses on driving cost control, contract administration, procurement support, and risk management across the project lifecycle, collaborating with project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to protect commercial interests.

The candidate will bring a strong background in quantity surveying or construction management, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience in commercial management or quantity surveying for major construction projects, including infrastructure, roads, and marine works.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, claims, variations, and final-account procedures.
• Experience managing project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and commercial reporting.
• Proven ability to negotiate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in commercial and project-management software, as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Professional certification or membership in a relevant industry body is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of infrastructure, roads, and marine projects from tender through completion and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and cost reports.
• Oversee measurement, valuation, payment applications, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, deadlines, and approval processes.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial, contractual, and financial risks; recommend mitigation actions.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including cost planning, bid reviews, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Review subcontractor and supplier agreements, payments, and performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, finance teams, clients, and consultants on commercial matters.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and prepare clear reports on project performance, commitments, and forecasts.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through timely documentation, negotiation, and contract interpretation.
• Ensure commercial practices comply with applicable laws, company policies, and project requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DBB is seeking a Project Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of infrastructure, road, and marine construction projects. The role focuses on driving cost control, contract administration, procurement support, and risk management across the project lifecycle, collaborating with project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to protect commercial interests.

The candidate will bring a strong background in quantity surveying or construction management, with experience in