Senior Commercial Manager - Joinery & Fit-Out Projects

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of a joinery division on high-end fit-out projects. You will manage budgets, contracts, procurement support, and risk across a portfolio of complex works.

The role requires a proven track record in joinery and interiors, strong contracts knowledge, and the ability to lead procurement strategies and commercial reporting across multiple projects within the UAE/GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' commercial management experience within joinery, interiors or specialist contracting sectors.
• Proven track record delivering commercial management of large-scale fit-out and joinery projects in UAE or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, cost management, claims, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, leadership, and reporting across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities for mainly joinery and some fit out projects, ensuring profitability and effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage contract administration, including variations, claims, extension of time submissions, and commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare, review, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and monthly commercial performance reviews.
• Support project teams with procurement strategies, subcontractor management, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and industry best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related

Job description

NSR Associates in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of a joinery division on high-end fit-out projects. You will manage budgets, contracts, procurement support, and risk across a portfolio of complex works.

The role requires a proven track record in joinery and interiors, strong contracts knowledge, and the ability to lead procurement strategies and commercial reporting across multiple projects within the UAE/GCC.