Contracts & Commercial Manager
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Contracts & Commercial Manager (7–10 Years Experience) Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: MEP Contracting / Construction Employment Type: Full-Time We are a leading MEP contracting company in Dubai seeking an experienced and results-driven Contracts & Commercial Manager to join our growing team.
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Employment Type:** Full-Time
We are a leading MEP contracting company in Dubai seeking an experienced and results-driven **Contracts & Commercial Manager** to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise, and a proven track record in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of MEP construction projects within the UAE/GCC market.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all contractual and commercial activities across multiple MEP projects from from pre-award through project close-out.
- Review, negotiate, administer and monitor contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements and other commercial arrangements.
- Oversee project commercial performance, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, cash flow management and profitability analysis.
- Manage variations, claims, extension of time submissions, contractual correspondence, dispute resolution and final account negotiations.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of interim valuations, payment applications, commercial reports and financial forecasts.
- Establish and maintain robust commercial controls, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company policies and industry best practices.
- Provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams and senior management on contractual risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in contracts and commercial management within the MEP contracting or construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, claims management and commercial controls.
- Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale MEP projects in the UAE/GCC.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong proficiency in cost management, financial reporting and contract documentation.
- **Compensation:** **AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month**, commensurate with qualifications, experience and demonstrated capabilities.
- **To Apply:** Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV, clearly indicating their **current salary, expected salary and notice period**.
- **Please note:** Applications will be considered only from candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience requirements.
- Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per month
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