Al Futtaim
Senior Commercial Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job overview
Date posted
17/09/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
01/11/2025
Job description
The Senior Commercial Manager at Al-Futtaim Real Estate is responsible for managing the contractual and commercial aspects of large-scale projects, leading a team of commercial staff to deliver on time and within budget. The role involves providing strategic procurement, contract management, commercial advice, and dispute resolution to minimize risk and maximize investment returns. This position also includes pre- and post-contract management, feasibility studies, tendering, and compliance with group policies, alongside leading, coaching, and developing team members.
Required skills
commercial management
procurement
contract management
FIDIC contracts
feasibility studies
cost estimating
tender process management
claims management
risk management
budget reporting
dispute resolution
project insurance management
quantity surveying
MS Office proficiency
project management
Key responsibilities
- Provide commercial advice to internal clients to minimize risks and maximize return on investment.
- Advise project team on procurement while ensuring compliance with time, quality, and cost standards.
- Assist in preparing feasibility studies and presentations for project development.
- Prepare Requests for Proposal/Invitation to Bid documents, lead the tender process, and finalize recommendations.
- Adapt standard form contracts for consultant and contractor agreements with the legal department.
- Manage pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services, including cost estimating, monthly accounts, and final settlements.
- Monitor project insurance policies relevant to construction works.
- Report on portfolio costs, budgets, and risks monthly.
- Manage claims and disputes using appropriate resources and ensuring contractual compliance.
- Develop and update an internal cost database.
- Lead, coach, and motivate staff to maximize effectiveness and identify training needs.
- Ensure team understanding of procurement processes and facilitate staff development.
- Adapt contracts for maintenance, service agreements, and purchases to align with group legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance with organizational forms and processes.
- Review and implement administrative improvements for operational efficiency.
- Draft and approve reports such as RFA and BCP.
Experience & skills
- Degree in a relevant field (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related).
- Minimum of 10 years managing major projects; 10–15 years in infrastructure, retail, residential, high rise, and hotel construction.
- UAE experience is preferred.
- Proven experience with FIDIC contracts.
- Track record of managing large-scale projects from inception to handover.
- Commercial management and procurement expertise.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Fluency in English.
