Head of Commercial & Contracts Manager

Wow Jobs (Wow Softech Pvt. Ltd); Muscat; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wow Jobs (Wow Softech Pvt. Ltd) in Oman seeks a Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager to lead commercial management for major construction projects. You will oversee contracts, subcontracts, variations and final accounts, driving cost control and KPIs across project teams.

Requirements include 15+ years total experience with 5+ years in a leadership role, strong FIDIC/Oman CoC knowledge, and a bachelor’s degree in a built-environment discipline. Advanced certificates are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience with at least 5 years in a Commercial & Contracts Manager role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in commercial management, contracts administration, cost control and subcontracts.
• Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and Oman CoC requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in a built-environment discipline; advanced certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contracts management for assigned projects, ensuring cost control.
• Review project reports, track performance and advise on corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontracting activities from scope to awards and terms.
• Review bonds, guarantees and insurance for contractual compliance.
• Handle contractual correspondence, notices, claims, variations and extensions of time.
• Support teams on obligations, risks and cost/time implications.
• Manage final accounts and resolve outstanding commercial matters.
• Ensure proper project closure with required documentation.
• Drive commercial KPIs and financial objectives, visiting sites regularly.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Master’s degree and certifications in Contract Administration, Project Management, Arbitration or Contract Law (advantage)

Job description

1. Lead commercial and contracts management for assigned construction/infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control and commercial performance.

2. Review project commercial reports, track financial performance, identify risks and advise project management on corrective actions.

3. Manage subcontracting activities, including scope identification, tender documentation, bid evaluation, commercial terms and subcontract awards.

4. Review and manage bonds, guarantees and insurance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

5. Handle contractual correspondence, notices, claims, variations and extensions of time, ensuring the company’s contractual rights and entitlements are protected.

6. Support project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and cost/time implications.

7. Manage final accounts, incorporating variations, claims and outstanding commercial matters.

8. Ensure proper commercial and contractual closure of projects, including required completion documentation.

9. Drive commercial KPIs, productivity targets and financial objectives.

10. Visit project sites regularly to review commercial and operational issues.
    

Desired Candidate Profile

1. 15+ years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in a Commercial & Contracts Manager / similar managerial role.

2. Must have strong experience with a main contractor / construction contracting company, preferably in large-scale construction, infrastructure, roads or related projects.

3. Strong hands‑on expertise in commercial management, contracts administration, cost control, subcontracting, claims, variations and final accounts.

4. Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and Oman Conditions of Contract (Oman CoC).

5. Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a related built-environment discipline.

6. Master’s degree and certifications in Contract Administration, Project Management, Arbitration or Contract Law would be an advantage.

7. Membership of RICS, CIOB, AIQS or CIArb is preferred.

8. Strong negotiation, communication, commercial analysis, contract drafting and stakeholder‑management skills.

9. Excellent documentation, reporting and record‑keeping abilities with strong IT skills.