Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for completion of all commercial and contractual tasks in line with schedule, cost and quality requirements in projects.
- Support to Technical Project Manager in relation to all commercial and contractual issues whilst complying with UAE contractual, fiscal laws and Company commercial regulations.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients regarding commercial and contractual matters. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Cost Management:
- Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Monitor costs and expenditures to ensure that projects stay within budget.
- Internal project controlling including regular project reporting, project status discussions, and milestone reviews; period related planning of project key performance indicators.
- Collaboration with Technical Project Manager on the project completion report and summarizing the lessons learned with feedback to the management.
- Oversee the financial performance of construction projects, including cash flow management, invoicing, and payment schedules. Identify and mitigate financial risks.
- Commercial project coordination (e.g., requesting and tracking bank guarantees, insurance, issuance of invoices to clients, approval of subcontractor/vendor invoices, etc.).
Contract Management:
- Monitoring and ensuring that all contractual deliverables are accomplished.
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ensure that all contracts comply with legal and company requirements.
- Manage the tendering process, including the preparation and evaluation of bids. Negotiate and secure the best terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the commercial status of projects, including financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
Claim and Change Order Management:
- Identify potential risks in contracts and projects and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Handle any claims related to the construction projects, including variations, delays, and disputes. Ensure that claims are resolved efficiently and in line with contractual obligations.
- Preparation of claims summary including write-up and calculations in coordination with Technical Project Manager.
- Asserting own claims and warding off unjustified claims; agreeing to contractual changes with regards to the scope of delivery and services, prices, deadlines, and other contractual agreements.
Opportunity and Risk Management:
Identifying and financially assessing opportunities and risks of each individual project, defining & implementing suitable measures for reducing risks or realizing opportunities and taking precautions for remaining risks, as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Educational Qualifications: Bachelor or Master degree in any discipline. Additional professional qualifications (e.g., RICS) will be an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in a commercial management role within the construction industry. Proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including NEC, JCT, and FIDIC. Excellent negotiation and contract management skills. Proficient in financial management and cost control. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Supervisory / Leadership: Strong leadership and team management abilities.
HSE Requirements:
HSE Induction, Office Safety, Ergonomics, Fire Prevention & Control, Electrical Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Awareness, Accident/Near Miss Reporting, Emergency Response, Defensive Driving, Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling, Work at Height, Waste Management.