Associate Commercial Director (UAEN Talent Pool)

Associate Commercial Director (UAEN Talent Pool)

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Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor external Cost Consultant's preparation of variations and payments throughout project durations while collaborating with consultants and contract administrators.
• Act as the engineering consultant to influence a positive commercial outcome on projects.
• Analyze project correspondence and advise internal team members on commercial related matters to eliminate and mitigate risk.
• Review payment recommendations and certificates to ensure funds are properly discharged in line with contract provisions.
• Assess variations submitted by Cost Consultants to verify appropriateness of substantiating documents and correct compensation.
• Hold regular project cost meetings to establish and review project costs against budgets.
• Represent the client at project cost meetings to ensure efficient information flow.
• Review documentation and procedures to ensure latest corporate procedures are adhered to.
• Manage value of variations and internal approvals to ensure compliance with corporate governance and process.
• Follow approved processes and continuously look to improve them.
• Perform duties to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and correct quality.
• Oversee staff performance management reviews to ensure performance is adequately monitored and rewarded.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and advise team members to influence them to take positive action and accountability for their work.

Operating Environment

• Office based job; required to work longer hours on computer.
• Required to travel to project sites for coordination and progress meetings.

Formal Education and Experience

• University degree or diploma in quantity surveying, engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years' industry relevant experience including 7 years' UAE/GCC experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient in Excel, Word and Oracle.
• Good command of English.
• Civil engineering and construction management experience.
• Qualifications as quantity surveyor or architect.
• Western graduates encouraged.

Job Details

• Job identification: 109
• Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
• Apply before: 11/14/:00 PM
• Job schedule: Full time