Senior Commercial Manager - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional real estate developer in Dubai seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead procurement and commercial management for large-scale projects. The role demands a strong background in commercial management, excellent leadership skills, and expertise in FIDIC contracts. Ideal candidates will have a high level of analytical capability and a deep understanding of the UAE construction market. This full-time position offers opportunities for career progression and involvement in iconic developments.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on iconic mixed-use projects

Key role within a major developer

Collaborative culture

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to high-impact commercial decision making

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and coach commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management ability.
• Deep experience with FIDIC contracts and large‑scale construction projects.
• High level of analytical, financial, and reporting capability.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction market practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice to internal clients to minimize risk and maximize investment returns.
• Lead procurement processes by preparing RFPs, tender documents, bid evaluations, and recommendations.
• Oversee feasibility studies and contribute to presentations for project development.
• Adapt standard contract forms with Group Legal for consultant and contractor agreements.
• Manage all pre‑ and post‑contract Quantity Surveying activities including cost estimating, monthly valuations, and final accounts.
• Monitor construction insurance policies and ensure compliance across projects.
• Report monthly on portfolio budgets, costs, and risk exposure.
• Handle claims and disputes in line with contractual obligations and best practice standards.
• Maintain and update internal cost databases for benchmarking and planning.
• Lead and mentor commercial staff, ensuring team capability and adherence to procurement procedures.
• Identify training needs and support the professional development of team members.
• Review, improve, and implement administrative processes for operational efficiency.
• Prepare, approve, and maintain accurate documentation including RFA and BCP reports.
• Ensure adherence to organizational approval processes and group policies.

Skills

Commercial and contract management

FIDIC contract administration

Cost estimation and financial reporting

Procurement and tender management

Claims and dispute resolution

Risk assessment and mitigation

Project budgeting and forecasting

Team leadership and training

Stakeholder and client communication

MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview

This Senior Commercial Manager role with Al Futtaim in Dubai focuses on leading all contractual, procurement, and commercial management activities across major construction and real estate development projects. The position ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, while minimizing risk, maximizing investment returns, and strengthening commercial governance across the portfolio.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Real Estate
• Function: Management
• Salary: 26000–34000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Start Date: Not specified

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice to internal clients to minimize risk and maximize investment returns.
• Lead procurement processes by preparing RFPs, tender documents, bid evaluations, and recommendations.
• Oversee feasibility studies and contribute to presentations for project development.
• Adapt standard contract forms with Group Legal for consultant and contractor agreements.
• Manage all pre‑ and post‑contract Quantity Surveying activities including cost estimating, monthly valuations, and final accounts.
• Monitor construction insurance policies and ensure compliance across projects.
• Report monthly on portfolio budgets, costs, and risk exposure.
• Handle claims and disputes in line with contractual obligations and best practice standards.
• Maintain and update internal cost databases for benchmarking and planning.
• Lead and mentor commercial staff, ensuring team capability and adherence to procurement procedures.
• Identify training needs and support the professional development of team members.
• Review, improve, and implement administrative processes for operational efficiency.
• Prepare, approve, and maintain accurate documentation including RFA and BCP reports.
• Ensure adherence to organizational approval processes and group policies.

Ideal Profile

• Strong background in commercial management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and coach commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management ability.
• Deep experience with FIDIC contracts and large‑scale construction projects.
• High level of analytical, financial, and reporting capability.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction market practices.

Skills Set

• Commercial and contract management.
• FIDIC contract administration.
• Cost estimation and financial reporting.
• Procurement and tender management.
• Claims and dispute resolution.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Project budgeting and forecasting.
• Team leadership and training.
• Stakeholder and client communication.
• MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on iconic mixed‑use and large‑scale development projects across Dubai.
• Key role within a major regional real estate developer with a long‑term growth strategy.
• Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on operational excellence and innovation.
• Exposure to multi‑billion‑dirham assets and high‑impact commercial decision‑making.
• Career progression opportunities across Al Futtaim's wider real estate and development portfolio.

About the Company

Al Futtaim Group Real Estate is the property development and operations arm of Al Futtaim, overseeing a multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio of residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, and tourism assets across the MENA region. The division master‑plans, develops, constructs, leases, and manages major destinations including Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City, contributing over 40 years of regional growth and community development.