Commercial Construction Manager – Luxury Projects

About the role

The Commercial Construction Manager will lead the commercial and contractual performance of Swank Development’s luxury residential projects in MBR City, Dubai. Working closely with design, procurement, finance and legal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost planning and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead tendering processes, select contractors and negotiate contracts.
• Review and administer variations, claims and final accounts.
• Oversee procurement activities to secure value for money.
• Certify contractor payments and enforce cost control measures.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support value engineering while maintaining Swank’s quality standards.
• Ensure contractual compliance and coordinate with legal on commercial matters.
• Prepare regular commercial performance reports for senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial management experience on luxury residential or villa developments in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE construction practices.
• Professional certification such as MRICS or PMP is an advantage.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract administration
• Cost control and budgeting
• Procurement and tendering
• Contract negotiation
• Risk management

What we offer

• Competitive salary – open for negotiation.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile luxury developments.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.