Contracts & Commercial Director - Construction Industry - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The Greater Change

    The Greater Change
    The Greater Change Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    23 hours ago

    Description

    Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Director
    Industry: Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure
    Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

    Position Overview

    The Contracts & Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and risk management functions across the organization's project portfolio. The role is accountable for protecting commercial interests, maximizing project value, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving profitability across complex construction and infrastructure projects.

    This position plays a strategic leadership role in contract negotiations, claims management, dispute resolution, governance, and executive decision-making.

    Key Responsibilities

    Commercial Strategy

    • Develop and implement company-wide commercial and contractual frameworks.
    • Align commercial strategy with business objectives and project delivery goals.
    • Provide commercial leadership to executive management and project teams.

    Contracts Management

    • Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
    • Review contractual risks, obligations, and mitigation strategies.
    • Ensure compliance with FIDIC standards, UAE construction law, and internal policies.

    Claims & Dispute Management

    • Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution processes.
    • Support arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
    • Safeguard contractual and financial interests of the organization.

    Tendering & Pricing

    • Lead bid evaluation, pricing strategies, and commercial risk assessments.
    • Support tender reviews, cost analysis, and contractual clarifications.

    Governance & Reporting

    • Implement commercial controls, reporting systems, and performance tracking.
    • Ensure consistent commercial governance across all projects.
    Requirements

    Experience & Qualifications

    • Minimum 15 years' senior commercial leadership experience in construction or engineering.
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Business.
    • Strong expertise in FIDIC and UAE construction contracts.
    • Proven experience managing large-scale projects, claims, and disputes.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution capability.
    • Strong commercial judgment and risk management mindset.
    • Executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
    Benefits

    Compensation

    Executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market standards.

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