Strategic Commercial Manager - Procurement & Estimation

Nova International General Contracting L.L.C

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 500,000 - 800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nova International General Contracting, a UAE-based firm specializing in branded residences, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to support the Commercial Director across procurement, cost control, contracts & QS, and estimation. You will lead day-to-day commercial operations, ensure rigour in processes, and align project and corporate objectives.

The role requires 18–20 years in construction, MRICS or equivalent, and deep knowledge of FIDIC/NEC UAE contracts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management (Required).
Master's or postgraduate in Commercial Management, Project Management, or Construction Law (Preferred).
MRICS or equivalent (CIOB, AIQS) (Strongly Preferred) | PMP (Advantageous).
Main contractor experience required. Design & Build exposure advantageous.
FIDIC/NEC/UAE standard contract familiarity required.
Experience: 18–20 years in the construction industry (mandatory).
Proven track record in a Commercial Manager or similar leadership role.
Strong expertise in cost control, estimation & tendering, procurement, and project planning integration.
Solid understanding of construction contracts and commercial frameworks.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee cost plans, budgets, and CTC forecasts across all active projects.
Review monthly cost reports and variance analyses before submission.
Monitor cash flow projections; flag overrun risks and drive mitigation.
Manage bid pipeline and review tender estimates against market margins.
Coordinate Preliminaries, methodology statements, and commercial schedules for submissions.
Enforce procurement governance, pre-award routing, and approval workflows.
Lead commercial evaluation of bids — benchmarking, scoring, recommendation reports.
Oversee RFQ/ITT/subcontract packages and monitor procurement timelines vs. programme.
Work closely with planning and project teams to ensure commercial alignment with project schedules.
Evaluate project progress and financial impact of delays or changes.
Support project planning through commercial insights.
Manage the full contract lifecycle — award through close-out — for main contracts, subcontracts, and consultants.
Oversee interim payment certificates, final accounts, variations, claims, and EOT submissions.
Ensure commercial correspondence is tracked and actioned within contractual timeframes.
Prepare and present consolidated commercial performance reports to the management (weekly/monthly).
Support ERP/digital transformation across the division.
Develop and maintain commercial procedures and governance documents.