Commercial Manager - Commercial - Cairo Festival City

Al Futtaim Group

Egypt

Ref: HP698-11788

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Commercial Manager - Commercial - Cairo Festival City - AFGRE - Cairo, Egypt

We are seeking to hire a Commercial Manager to manage the contractual and commercial aspects and the management of a team of project specific commercial staff to provide commercial services to ensure delivery of projects from inception to completion on time and within budget, in accordance with group policies and processes. Your job responsibilities will be including but not limited to the following:
- Provide commercial advice to our internal clients and development division to ensure in all respects that risk is minimized, best value is achieved and to maximize the return in investment on projects developed.
- Assist in the preparation of project development feasibility studies and presentations prepared by the project team
- Advise the project team on procurement of projects and consultancy services to meet time, quality and cost requirements of the development plan.
- Manage claims and disputes using outsourced and internal resources dependent on complexity, size claim and resources available in compliance with contractual terms and timescales
- Prepare Requests for Proposal/Invitation to bid documents based on client needs, advise on selection of tenderers, prepare tender evaluation reports, lead and conduct the tender negotiation process up to and including preparing final recommendations for internal acceptance/endorsement
- Adapt standard form of contracts, in conjunction with Group legal, in production of consultant and contractor agreements, and agreements of purchase.
- To report on portfolio costs, budgets and risks on a monthly basis.
- Provide and manage pre and post contract Quantity Surveying Services including, without limitation, cost estimating, monthly accounts, review of cost and budget forecasts, quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions, and final account settlement.
- Monitor and ensuring project insurance policies are maintained in relation to construction works (Professional Indemnity, Contractors All Risk, Third Party, Other contract insurance requirements) .
- Effectively lead the team
- Lead, coach develop and motivate staff to achieve their potential and increase their effectiveness and contribution
- Review, recommend and implement new or improved administrative procedures to maintain economy and efficiency of operation
- Adapt standard form of contracts, in conjunction with Group legal, for the procurement of various maintenance agreements, service agreements, and agreements of purchase
- Comply with and use of organisational forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and the Delegation of Authority
- Provide the complete service interface between customers and Commercial & Procurement department and the contractors / suppliers by ensuring service requirements are met in accordance with budget and programme

Requirements

- Candidates will hold a degree and a minimum of 10 years experience working on major projects preferably working on behalf of the client, contractor or a PQS.

Minimum Experience:
- 10 years
- Significant experience in Infrastructure, Retail, Residential, High Rise, Hotel construction experience is essential.

Job-Specific Skills:
- Majority of the experience must be in QS/ Commercial Management
- Must have knowledge of FIDIC
- Proven success in managing all commercial aspects for large scale projects from inception to handover
- Excellent communication skills- fluency in English is a must
- Middle East experience is preferred, but this is not essential
- Proficient in MS Office suites including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Manager

Behavioural Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Professional Knowledge
- Encourage subordinates
- Training and coaching
- Personal Leadership
- Negotiating

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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