Manager-Commercial Audit

DAMAC Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a candidate to oversee commercial and contractual audits of construction projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include auditing pre-contract activities like tendering and cost planning, as well as post-contract monitoring of budgets and compliance. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field with experience on luxury high-rise and hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with high-end luxury and hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual audits of construction projects.
• Audit pre-contract activities including tendering and cost planning.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and cost reporting.

Skills

Audit tender documents

Cost planning

Contract negotiation

Budget monitoring

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overseeing the commercial & contractual audits of construction projects from inception to completion. This includes auditing in the pre‑contract activities such as tendering, cost planning, and contract negotiation, as well as during the post‑contract activities like cost control, variation claims and final account settlement

Pre Contract

• Audit tender documents, bills of quantities, and cost estimates.
• Support procurement strategy and subcontractor selection.
• Review and audit contractual terms and conditions with clients and vendors.
• Audit commercial input during project planning and design stages.

Post Contract

• Monitor project budgets vs actual spends, cash flow, and cost reporting.
• Audit variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and timelines.
• Review the agreement of interim and final accounts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Eng. or related field.
• Experience on high end luxury high / mid rise tower projects, master community & hospitality projects.