Commercial Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Whitespace Architects

Whitespace Architects

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Commercial manager is responsible for the budget and keep on top of all the costs involved in large-scale construction projects.

They source the services and resources needed, negotiating costs with other suppliers.

They oversee projects and monitor plans to ensure deadlines are met, projects stay within budget and work is up to standard.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Drafting, reviewing, recommending revisions to, and approving all required contractual documentation.
Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with prescribed procurement requirements and conducts fee negotiations
Leading procurement process of main contractors including addendum and PTCs.
Management and review of the contractual aspects of large complex construction projects and evidence of successful negotiations of substantial claims and variations
Play a leading and pivotal role in supporting the project executives, leaders and project managers in monitoring and controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and deliver the desired outcomes
Coordinate all matters regarding contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis
Make knowledgeable recommendations regarding contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements.
Lead the continuous improvement of commercial processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems, and procedures.
Prepare claims to effectively negotiate with contractors,
Formulate suggestions to remedy failure to meet contractual obligations

Other Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for all financial contract management activities including the review and the approval of payment certificates, PS management, changes management.
Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents such as Request for Proposals (RFP), Instruction & etc.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
Prior experience working on projects in the UAE
Minimum 15 years of prime contract administration experience on large scale buildings projects
Prior experience on FIDIC, claims handling and Engineer's determination
Possess the exceptional interpersonal skills required to productively collaborate, negotiate, reach consensus and finalize project decisions.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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