Associate Commercial Director (UAEN Talent Pool)

Dubai World Trade Centre

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Manage Commercial / Business Development

• To monitor external Cost Consultant s preparation of variations and payments throughout project durations while collaborating with consultants and Contract
• Administrators (acting as the Engineer) to influence positive commercial outcome on project(s)

Core Operations Management

• To analyze project correspondence and advise internal team members on commercial related matters to eliminate and mitigate risk
• To analyze external Cost Consultants and Contract Administrators preparation of payment recommendations and certificates throughout project durations by reviewing documentation to establish funds are properly discharged in line with contract provisions
• To analyze external Cost Consultants and Contract Administrator s preparation of variations throughout project durations by reviewing documentation to establish appropriateness of substantiating documents and the correct compensation in respect to the variations claimed
• To hold regular project(s) cost meetings to establish and review project(s) cost against project(s) budgets
• To represent the Client at project(s) cost meetings to ensure efficient information flow

Core Governance and Process Management

• Review documentation and procedures implemented to ensure that latest corporate procedures are adhered to
• Manage value of variations and internal approvals to ensure compliance with corporate governance and process
• Follow approved processes and constantly look to improve such processes

Core Organizational Management

• To perform duties timely to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget to correct quality
• Perform and oversee staff Performance Management Reviews (PDRs) to ensure performance is adequately monitored and rewarded
• 0Coach, mentor, motivate and advise team members, to influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

Operating Environment

• Office based job; required to work longer hours on computer
• Required to travel to project sites to attend coordination and progress meetings

Formal Education

University Degree or diploma preferable in quantity surveying from a recognized educational establishment or the equivalent engineering degree or diploma

Work Experience

At least 10 years industry relevant experience including 7 years UAE/GCC experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge in using Excel, Word and Oracle.
• Good Command on English
• Western Graduates
• Keen & Committed
• Civil Engineers
• Construction Management
• Quantity Surveyors
• Architects