Commercial Manager - Post

Commercial Manager
- Post Contract Job Snapshot
- Role:
Commercial Manager
- Post Contract

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Contracts Administration

- Experience:

Minimum 18 years on large-scale projects, with essential post-contract consultancy experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality:
Not specified

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager
- Post Contract to lead contract administration, cost management, and commercial oversight for a major development project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role requires extensive experience in post-contract consultancy, strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, and the ability to manage complex commercial matters throughout construction. The successful candidate will oversee cost plans, contract variations, claims, financial reporting, and commercial risk while ensuring compliance with contractual procedures and approval requirements.

The Commercial Manager will supervise a Senior Project Surveyor and a Project Surveyor, working closely with the wider project team and reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager (Associate Director) and Project Director. This is an on-site position requiring daily travel to the project site within Abu Dhabi. Candidates must have a valid UAE driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Lead the commercial management and post-contract administration of a major development project.
• Act as custodian of the project Cost Plan, ensuring accurate maintenance and regular updates.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify variances against approved budgets.
• Track committed, incurred, and paid costs throughout the construction period.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, earned value assessments, and financial forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities affecting project costs.
• Provide reliable cost information to support project management decisions.
• Maintain oversight of financial performance and recommend appropriate corrective measures where necessary.

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with the Employer's procedures and the applicable Construction Contract.
• Ensure contractual processes, notification requirements, and approval limits are followed.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and established administration procedures.
• Review commercial and contractual matters arising during project execution.
• Apply knowledge of FIDIC contractual provisions when evaluating project issues.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to address contract administration requirements.
• Maintain accurate records supporting contractual decisions, approvals, and commercial recommendations.
• Protect the Employer's contractual and commercial interests through effective administration.

• Identify and monitor potential changes affecting project scope, cost, or contractual obligations.
• Prepare cost assessments and estimates for proposed variations.
• Maintain accurate and updated change registers.
• Review the commercial implications of construction changes and contract variations.
• Ensure change management activities comply with contractual notification and approval time frames.
• Prepare recommendations for Employer review and approval.
• Coordinate with the project team to assess the financial and contractual impact of proposed changes.
• Monitor the progress and resolution of outstanding variation matters.

• Manage contractual claims relating to construction activities, variations, delays, and disputes.
• Review claims to assess their contractual basis and commercial implications.
• Evaluate supporting documentation and relevant contractual provisions.
• Coordinate with project teams to investigate and resolve claims.
• Provide commercially sound recommendations concerning claim assessments and potential resolutions.
• Support the efficient resolution of disputes in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate records of claims, correspondence, assessments, and decisions.
• Identify recurring contractual issues and recommend measures to reduce future disputes.

• Identify potential contractual, financial, and commercial risks affecting project delivery.
• Evaluate the potential impact of identified risks on project costs and contractual performance.
• Develop and recommend appropriate risk…