Job Description

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Team in Abu Dhabi!

Job Summary:

The Commercial Manager (CM) is responsible for leading all commercial aspects of a construction project, from contract award to final account. This includes managing the Quantity Surveying (QS) team, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, procurement integrity, and commercial risk management. The CM plays a critical role in maximizing project profitability, protecting company interests, and ensuring the timely recovery of payments and release of guarantees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contract Management

Review and manage the main contract Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and timelines Prepare, submit, and negotiate variations, claims, and extension of time (EOT) requests Support dispute resolution and ensure records are maintained to substantiate claims Prepare and manage Subcontract agreements Ensure all commercial documentation is properly filed, closed, and handed over

Cost & Budget Control

Prepare and monitor project budgets and forecasts Track actual costs against budget (cost-to-complete, cost-to-date) Lead the monthly cost/value reconciliation (CVR) process and margin reviews Identify and report on deviations, risks, and commercial opportunities Lead the preparation of final accounts with both client and subcontractors Reconcile actual costs vs. budget and extract commercial lessons learned for future projects Capture and maintain project cost data to support internal benchmarking and future bid preparation.

Team Management

Directly manage and mentor the project's Quantity Surveying (QS) team. Allocate tasks, review outputs, and ensure team deliverables align with project milestones. Foster a high-performance, accountable team culture

Valuations & Payments

Prepare & Submi interim payment applications and final accounts for the client Review, approve, and certify subcontractor valuations and payment certificates Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and certification processes Maintain a schedule of retention balances, including release dates for partial and final retention per contract Ensure all retention and guarantee release conditions are tracked and proactively met (e.g., handover dates, defect liability period expiry, consultant approvals) Coordinate with the QS team and finance to follow up on timely collection and release of: APG, PB, Tender Bonds, Retention Bonds) Maintain a clear tracker of guarantee and retention expiry dates to avoid unnecessary bank charges or late follow-ups

Change & Variation Management

Identify and quantify changes to scope. Submit timely variation claims to the client. Track approvals and ensure commercial recovery

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

Represent the commercial interests of the Company in meetings Provide commercial support to the Project Manager and other stakeholders Collaborate with legal, finance, and planning departments as needed

Reporting

Prepare commercial reports for senior management (e.g., cost/value reconciliation, project cash flow)

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum 15-20 years of experience in commercial roles within a main contractor, leading QS team. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. In-depth knowledge of contract forms (FIDIC, UAE Regulation).
Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):

What is your notice period?
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

* Commercial Manager: 10 years (Preferred)