Project Commercial Manager

Dutco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of major infrastructure, road, and marine construction programmes. You will be responsible for cost control, contract administration, procurement support, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to safeguard commercial interests.

The role demands a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in commercial

Job description

Job description

The Project Commercial Manager will lead the commercial management of infrastructure, road, and marine construction projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, procurement support, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The role will work closely with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to protect commercial interests and support successful project delivery.

Job Responsibility

• 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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

Project commercial management and contract administration

• Commercial strategy, planning, and cost control
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Contract negotiation and change management
• Claims, variations, and dispute resolution
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Tendering, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Cost analysis, reporting, and financial performance monitoring
• Knowledge of construction contracts and applicable regulations
• Stakeholder relationship management and client communication
• Leadership, team coordination, and decision-making
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills