Project Commercial Manager
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Overview
1.
Job Description
The Project Commercial Manager will be responsible for the overall commercial and contractual management of the project, while also overseeing key project controls functions, including cost control, schedule performance, and change management.
The role ensures the projects commercial position is protected and that time, cost, and contractual impacts are fully integrated to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
2.
Key Accountabilities
and Responsibilities:
Commercial & Contracts Management
- Lead administration of the Project contracts
- Manage contractual compliance, notices, and correspondence
- Review, assess, and negotiate variations, claims, and final accounts
- Manage project commercial risks and financial exposure
- Lead the QS team in quantity take-off, measurement, and pricing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
Planning & Schedule Management
- Establish project planning strategy, standards, and control procedures
- Oversee development and approval of master and detailed schedules
- Review and approve baseline programs and updates
- Lead Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and EOT assessments
- Manage schedule risks and recovery strategies
Cost Management
- Establish a cost control framework and governance
- Approve budgets, cost baselines, forecasts, and cash flows
- Monitor cost performance and earned value metrics
- Review contractor payments, variations, and final accounts
- Advise on financial risks and corrective actions
Risk, Change & Performance
- Lead risk and change management processes
- Maintain risk registers and mitigation strategies
- Assess impacts of scope changes on time and cost
Reporting & Client Interface
- Approve integrated planning, cost, and commercial reports
- Present performance dashboards to the Client and stakeholders
- Act as primary interface on project controls matters
3. Competencies
- Specific qualities that are desirable for employees to possess.
- Competencies specific to the role and
- competencies specific to the culture and working environment of Stantec ME.**Qualifications:**
- Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in project controls
- MRICS, PMP, RMP, SP or PSP
- Proven experience working in a PMC / Consultant environment
- Strong experience delivering projects in the UAE or GCC.
- Familiar With Primavera P6.
- In-depth knowledge of Commercial and Project Controls Roles.
- Experience in claims, variations, and Extension of Time (EOT) assessment
- Fluency in English and a high degree of numeracy and literacy.
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