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Job Title: Commercial Manager – QS (Site Based)
Location: Dubai, UAE
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – QS to join our site team for a major construction project in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all site commercial and quantity surveying activities from project commencement through final account settlement.
- Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Administer the main contract and subcontract agreements, ensuring contractual compliance.
- Review and evaluate variations, claims, extensions of time, and payment applications.
- Prepare and negotiate subcontract packages, certifications, and final accounts.
- Monitor project cash flow, cost performance, and commercial risks.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, Planning Team, Procurement Team, Consultants, and Client on all commercial matters.
- Ensure accurate measurement of works and timely preparation of monthly valuations.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project quality and contractual obligations.
- Prepare commercial reports and provide recommendations to senior management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
- Minimum 15 years of GCC construction experience , including at least 5 years as a Commercial Manager on site.
- Proven experience managing commercial activities for large-scale building construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, cost management, claims, and final accounts.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quantity surveying/commercial management software.
- UAE experience is mandatory.
- Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
- Immediate joiners or those with a maximum 30-day notice period will have an advantage.