Commercial Manager – Roads and Highways

Menasa & Partners; Doha; On-site; QAR 273,024 - 436,839; Full time

Job summary

Menasa & Partners is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager in Doha, Qatar, who possesses substantial experience in high value pre and post-contract management within the infrastructure sector, specifically in highways and roads. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying, 15 years of experience, and a strong background in managing teams, along with expertise in FIDIC. This position involves overseeing commercial project aspects, team management, and contract compliance, providing an excellent opportunity for impactful work in a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience required.
• Member of an Internationally Professional Body - RICS or CIArb.
• Experience working on major roads, bridges, utilities, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the project ensuring compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors and external stakeholders.
• Present commercial reports and negotiate contract variations.
• Advise on contract compliance and change management.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Team management

GCC experience

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

FIDIC

Job description

Our client is a leading international organization who has an impressive proven track record for delivering major infrastructure projects throughout the World.

They are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with extensive experience in high value pre and post contract management within the Infrastructure sector. Highways and Roads experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of commercial aspects of the project and the business, ensuring consistency with Company Policies and Strategies.
• Managing a team consisting of quantity surveyors and liaise between the project team, management and external stakeholders (consultants, main contractors, clients and subcontractors).
• Presenting periodic commercial reports and negotiating variations to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes.
• Advising the project and management team on matters such as contract compliance, contract awareness, contract change management, claims, variations, legal and financial matters.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years post graduate experience.
• Member of an Internationally Professional Body - RICS, CIArb.
• Experience working on major roads, bridge, utilities and infrastructure projects.
• Experienced in managing and directing a team.
• Computer literate with experience in FIDIC.
• GCC experience would be an advantage.

About The Company

The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for “platform” or “stage”. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.

Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.

From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.

We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.

Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.