Commercial Manager Post Contract and Real Estate

We are looking to hire a Commercial Manager - Post Contracts and Real Estate who will be responsible for managing end-to-end contract and cost management activities, including cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration for construction projects for our client based in Dubai - which is one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.

The role sits within the Contracts and Procurement Department and reports directly to the Director - Contracts.

We are looking for a passionate Manager - Contracts to manage contractual processes, ensure cost efficiency, and safeguard the company's commercial interests across projects. You should also have experience in or possess knowledge of cost planning, tendering, FIDIC contracts, procurement processes, and contract administration within the real estate or construction industry.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare budgetary cost advice and Order of Magnitude (OOM) estimates for projects
• Develop and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for tendering purposes
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process including bid evaluation and award recommendations
• Provide procurement and contractual advice in line with company policies and contractual obligations
• Monitor and control project costs during design and development stages
• Analyze cost plans and support value engineering initiatives
• Review contractor and consultant submissions, including payment applications and variations (ARF, AVI, RTP)
• Process contractor and consultant payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Evaluate and support resolution of contractor claims and variations
• Conduct risk analysis and ensure proactive mitigation of contractual and commercial risks
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Civil, MEP, etc.) on cost and material planning
• Prepare regular cost and contract reports for management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Procurement, or related field
• 4-6 years of experience in contracts or commercial roles within real estate or construction
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Experience in cost planning, tendering, and procurement processes
• Exposure to contract administration and post-award activities such as payments and variations
• Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud is an advantage
• Strong understanding of construction and contract law principles
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure

Availability

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.