Senior Commercial Manager – Residential Projects

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead post‑contract commercial management of multiple residential villa and mid‑rise projects in the UAE. The role involves overseeing all commercial activities from contract award through final account settlement, ensuring strategic direction and client‑facing support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function across several concurrent projects.
• Provide strategic commercial direction and mentorship to Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
• Administer post‑contract activities including valuation, certification, payment applications, interim and final accounts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, prepare monthly cost reports and monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking and provide commercial insights for decision‑making.
• Manage variations, claims and change events, evaluate contractor submissions and negotiate settlements.
• Interpret and apply FIDIC Red Book contractual provisions, handle notices, claims assessments and contractual correspondence.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management.

Required profile

• Minimum 180 months (15 years) of experience in commercial management within construction.
• Proven ability to lead commercial teams and deliver strategic client‑facing support.

Required skills

• Claims management
• FIDIC Red Book
• Cost reporting
• Contract administration
• Cash flow management
• Benchmarking
• Change control
• Cost analytics
• Commercial risk management
• Contractual advisory services