SCOPE OF WORK: You are responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient execution of all project-related activities, including but not limited to the following. 

Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities: 

Contract & Commercial Management 
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. 
• Ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood, tracked, and executed across all project stages. 
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time, and contractual disputes in coordination with project teams and legal advisors. 
• Provide guidance on commercial terms, risk mitigation, and contractual compliance. 

Cost Control & Financial Oversight 
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and cash flow to ensure projects remain financially viable. 
• Develop cost control measures and track project expenditures against approved budgets. 
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and project profitability analysis for senior management. 
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk reduction, and value engineering. 

Tendering & Bidding 
• Lead preparation of tender submissions, cost estimates, and commercial proposals. 
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and supplier proposals for accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance. 
• Advise management on bid/no-bid decisions and pricing strategies for new projects. 

Risk Management & Compliance 
• Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. 
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, local regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements. 
• Maintain records of contracts, agreements, correspondence, and approvals for audit and reporting purposes. 

Team Leadership & Coordination 
• Lead and mentor the commercial team, including quantity surveyors, estimators, and contract administrators. 
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, procurement, finance, and legal departments to ensure seamless commercial operations. 
• Promote best practices in contract management, cost control, and commercial processes across the company.

 
Reporting & Continuous Improvement 
• Prepare regular commercial reports for management, highlighting financial performance, risks, and recommendations. 
• Continuously improve commercial processes, reporting systems, and cost management practices. 
• Stay updated on construction market trends, rates, and legal changes affecting contracts and commercial management.