Sr. Commercial Manager – Construction & Infrastructure

Sr. Commercial Manager – Construction & Infrastructure - Black & Grey HR

Date Posted: May 06, 2025

Login to View Salary

Note: This job is sourced from Zoho Recruit jobs api provider. Jobs-nation takes no responsibility we are just a search data provider.

Job Detail

Location:

Dubai , UAE
Company:

Black & Grey HR
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Career Level:

NA
Positions:

1
Experience:

10+ years
Gender:

No Preference
Degree:

NA
Apply Before:

Aug 06, 2025

Email to Friend Add to Favourite Report Abuse

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with one of the UAE’s top-tier construction and infrastructure companies to recruit a Sr. Commercial Manager. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of commercial operations across high-value infrastructure projects—ensuring profitability, contractual compliance, cost control, and risk mitigation from start to finish. If you have deep experience in managing complex construction contracts (FIDIC-based), leading commercial teams, and driving strategic project outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a high-impact contribution within a well-established, growth-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Contract Management & Risk Control Lead the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts including main contracts, subcontracts, guarantees, and commercial terms.

- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, while identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

- Prepare and manage variations, claims, and formal communications with clients and consultants.

- Claims & Dispute Resolution Manage EOT and cost claims, ensuring robust documentation and adherence to contractual timelines.

- Oversee the claims lifecycle, coordinate with legal teams, and represent the company in dispute resolution processes when needed. Procurement

Oversight & Cost Control

- Lead the procurement process for subcontractors, materials, and services in alignment with project budgets and timelines.

- Monitor and control costs through real-time cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.

- Ensure commercial alignment between procurement and project delivery teams.

Project Financial Management

- Produce project budgets, cash flows, financial forecasts, and sensitivity analyses.

- Provide clear reporting on cost performance, profitability, and financial risks to senior leadership.

- Monitor project KPIs including CTC, CVR, and earned value metrics.

Commercial Strategy & Delivery Optimization

- Align commercial execution with overall project strategy, design milestones, and risk frameworks.

- Drive weekly progress reviews focused on commercial health, resourcing, and delivery timelines.

- Champion commercial excellence through strategic planning and value engineering.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce commercial risk.

- Introduce systems for better cost visibility, contract management, and reporting.

- Support adoption of digital tools like ERP, Candy, CostX, and Oracle.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

- Lead and develop a team of quantity surveyors, procurement specialists, and commercial support staff.

- Act as the commercial point of contact for internal teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

- Ensure alignment across departments on commercial goals and deliverables.

Requirements

Candidate Profile:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.

- Certifications: MRICS, PMP, or FIDIC certification preferred.

- Experience: 10–15 years in commercial management roles within the construction or infrastructure industry.

- Minimum 5 years in the UAE or GCC, with a strong portfolio of delivered mega-projects (AED 300M+).

- Contract Knowledge: Solid command of FIDIC and other regional contract forms.

- Tools: Proficient in ERP, cost management platforms, and commercial reporting software.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

- Strong contract negotiation and claims expertise

- Strategic commercial thinking and financial acumen

- Hands-on leadership style with team development focus

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-value project environments

Benefits

What’s on Offer

- Competitive, tax-free salary package

- Performance-based bonuses

- Benefits including housing, transport, and annual leave

- Opportunity to work with an industry leader on landmark UAE projects

Benefits

NA

Job Detail