Commercial Manager – Infra-Structure, Highways and Bridges

Job description / Role

Executive Solutions in partnership with Faithful+Gould / Atkins are looking to recruit a Commercial Manager – Infra-Structure, Highways and Bridges for their Multi-Billion projects in Abu Dhabi.

Faithful+Gould, is an international Project Management and Cost Consultancy services provider which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the well-renowned larger group, WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Company. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Faithful+Gould are committed to excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine, innovation, collaboration and best practice. We are active in the Middle East and India for over 10 years with our regional headquarter in Dubai, and offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Faithful+Gould’s Middle East and India presence is complemented by their operations across Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and our 2,000 plus global staff.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the overall commercial management of the contracts within the responsibility of the project management team. This scope includes but is not limited to preparation and analysis of tenders, drafting of LOAs, post-contract measurement and commercial issues claims….etc. The commercial manager is to provide professional guidance and assistance in commercial matters to other staff members within the project management team, particularly to the Senior Quantity Surveyors.

The Commercial Managers responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervising the performance of the quantity surveying team to ensure quality and timeliness in delivery.
• Provision of quantity surveying management to the whole project team as well as the contractors and consultants as maybe required.
• Preparing tender / bid evaluations and recommendations in coordination with the quantity surveyors and construction managers.
• Ensuring that each senior quantity surveyor runs his or her section to the highest professional standards, that all information is current, and that every member of the team is receiving the information he or she needs to fulfil their responsibilities.
• Provision of all the technical data to the commercial manager to be included in the project’s reports and such other reports, exercises or investigations required by the team or client.
• Managing individual quantity surveyors.
• Preparation of estimates.
• Overseeing the maintenance of change management logs for specific project.
• Reviewing and validating certification of contractor pay applications by the consultant.
• Claim analysis and recommendation to the client.
• Reviewing consultants estimates.
• Establishing and maintaining consistent and adequate administration procedures. These procedures will be followed across the project by the respective quantity surveyors working under the construction managers.
• Identifying, documenting and coordinating with the construction managers to resolve potential issues.
• Analysing information, reporting and making recommendations.
• Quantifying and estimating costs for all proposed variations / change orders.
• Participating in all change order negotiations.
• Preparing, as required, cost estimates for each potential change.
• Generating and processing necessary change order documentation.
• Recommending approval / disapproval of change orders to construction director.
• Reviewing the commercial aspects of proposed contract changes.
• Resolving requests for equitable adjustment, contract disputes and contract claims.
• Contract interpretation.
• Ensuring that all stakeholders, such as administration, operations, and finance understand and adhere to contractual obligations; and reflecting them accurately in forecast.
• Client facing and leading commercial meetings.
• Financial and risk management and reporting.
• Insurance, guarantees and bonds management.
• Monthly cost reporting and presentations.
• Dispute resolution guidance and advice.
• Earned Value Management.
• Coordination with project controls and planning managers.

Requirements

To be shortlisted for this role you will have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree and MRICS or similar with a total of 15 years working experience out of which 5 years working in the UAE or GCC.

Candidates should have previous experience in dealing with UAE municipality regulations and contract conditions and be able to demonstrate delivery of large scale road / highways projects as well as rail networks.

About the Company

Executive Solutions is a different breed of talent consultancy. Driven by a unique philosophy, we think differently and act differently from the pack. Were here to do one thing: to improve our clients businesses by finding, focusing and delivering the most talented people.

We dont just do traditional contingency recruitment. Discovering talent is much more than just matching a CV to a vacancy - its about understanding companys corporate culture and ensuring a comprehensive match. We believe that in order to find the right candidate we must understand the motivations and ambitions of senior management, which is reflected in our personal approach when partnering with a client.

Executive Solutions is your trusted talent solutions partner head quartered in Dubai, specialising in direct talent, tailored talent and HR talent solutions, along with Nationalisation initiatives throughout the Middle East. Driven by a unique philosophy, we incorporate innovative and comprehensive talent management solutions each tailored to suit what our clients need.