Commercial Manager - Ras Al Khaimah

AECOM are looking for an experienced Commercial / Contract Manager to join a project based in Ras Al Khaimah.

Responsibilities

• Leading client engagement on the project.
• Evaluate claims submitted by the Contractor, which would include a review of notices served in accordance with the Contract and an evaluation of the commercial element of the Contractor’s claim.
• The assessment of programme, scope of work change and its effect upon extension of time is expected to be undertaken by the professional team.
• Carrying out post contract commercial administration.
• Advise the professional team and the Employer on all Contractual and Commercial issues.
• Accountable for briefing the team on project scopes to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood. Monitors and manages the performance of direct reports.
• Responsible for timely cash collection in compliance with contract terms.
• Responsible for ensuring that any additional work / changes in scope are approved by clients.
• Proven ability to be direct liaison with the Client project team.
• Reviews the contracts and commercial reports.
• Assist the Employer in the settlement of disputes or differences, which may arise between the employer and the Contractor, to attempt to resolve claims without resorting to arbitration or litigation.
• Represents the clients / AECOM in dispute resolutions / arbitration procedures.
• This role will be a 2-3 years full time and the working hours are 48 hours / 6 days a week.

Minimum Requirements :

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Over 10 years' relevant experience in large residential / buildings in the UAE.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying, Law and / or Engineering (or similar) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or University. MRICS, MCIARB or equivalent accreditation preferred