Commercial Manager

The Role

Site based commercial manager required to:

• Control, monitor and administer the contractual and commercial requirements and obligations arising out of projects in the Middle East (predominantly UAE)
• Provide input, support, and advice to project team with the objective of minimizing financial cost, maximizing financial recovery, and limiting contractual and commercial exposure to dispute; and
• Deal with, and resolve, problematic contractual issues and disputes whilst safeguarding the company’s interests.

The Candidate

Specific Experience

• Deep understanding of FIDIC terms and their application.
• Skilled at the identification of contractual risk and opportunity.
• Skilled at the preparation and review of claims for extension of time and associated loss and expense, with ability to read and interpret P6 programmes; and
• Knowledge of, and exposure to, the arbitration process.

General Experience

• 18+ years of experience, preferably with contractors (some experience with claims consultants would be an added advantage).
• Degree qualified.
• Must be commercial & contractually strong.
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Experience working on civil high-rise/building and villa projects within the Middle East (preferably UAE).
• Must have worked within the GCC.
• Experience managing multiple projects of AED 750m Dirhams and above.
• Excellent command of the English language (Written & Oral).
• Ability to multitask and work within a high-pressure environment.