Senior Commercial Manager (Retail)

Job description / Role

A Leading project management company is looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join their team to work on a major retail project in the UAE.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages a team of experts and is responsible for developing, managing and/or executing all phases of the project controls effort (planning/scheduling, cost analysis, document control management), contracts management and administration.
Utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls and contracts and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to specifically retail projects and clients to facilitate effective project management.
Provides guidance and specialized assistance to the Commercial Associate Director for the resolution of difficult and complex project control and contractual problems.
Interfaces with the Client, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
Prepares status reports, oversees the preparation of monthly reports and prepares presentations regarding the progress of the work with respect to interim and major milestones.
Manages regular site inspections to assess contractors work progress based on approved schedule; planned versus actual progress.
Manages a unique technical team who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
Manages the assessment of the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules.
Works with the Commercial Associate Director coordinating staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
Oversees development of contracts and contract procurement.
Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.
Performs other project controls functions as requested by the client or the Project Management Team.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Must have a degree in quantity surveying or related field
A minimum of 15 years experience.
Worked on at least one large scale retail project.
Proven ability to perform in a management role.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Experience with design for multi-disciplinary rail projects.

In return you will be rewarded with a highly competitive tax free package and the opportunity to work as part of an innovative and progressive international consultancy.

About the Company

The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.

Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.

From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.

We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.

Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.