Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager - Construction

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a well-established construction and engineering company in the UAE to recruit a Commercial & Contracts Manager. The role focuses on safeguarding commercial performance through strategic oversight of contracts, project finances, claims, risk and negotiations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with FIDIC-based projects, complex negotiations, and dispute resolution, reporting to senior management and coordinating with finance and legal teams in

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
15+ years’ experience in commercial and contracts management within construction/engineering.
Strong experience in high-value contracts, FIDIC, negotiations, claims, EOTs and dispute resolution.
Strong knowledge of cost control, commercial risk and project profitability.
Experience managing subcontracts and commercial teams.
Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/contract management systems.
MRICS or equivalent is preferred. Contract management certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Drive commercial strategies to protect project margins and maximise financial performance.
Monitor budgets, cash flow, forecasts and cost-to-complete.
Identify opportunities for cost recovery and value optimisation.
Review and negotiate construction contracts and advise on contractual risks.
Manage FIDIC-based contracts, contractual obligations, notices and variations.
Ensure appropriate contractual records and documentation are maintained.
Lead claims, variations and EOT preparation and negotiations.
Assess contractual entitlement and support resolution of commercial disputes.
Coordinate with legal and project teams on complex claims and arbitration matters.
Identify and mitigate key commercial and contractual risks.
Lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
Ensure subcontract terms are aligned with the main contract.
Lead and develop the commercial and contracts team across projects.
Work closely with finance, planning, procurement and project teams.
Report key commercial risks, claims, profitability and contractual exposure to senior management.