Commercial Director
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About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Commercial Director to lead cost management on major infrastructure programmes in the UAE. The role requires 20+ years of experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS qualification, and strong leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Act as principal point of contact for cost management matters and lead the Turner & Townsend team
- Deliver assurance services to projects peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, progress and performance audits
- Take on major program delivery roles and lead the Turner & Townsend team on the commission
- Provide oversight and assurance to Turner & Townsend major programs in the region
- Identify organizational needs, build recruitment plans and develop role specifications
- Play a key role in infrastructure business development activities for the cost center
- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies
- Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution
- Take responsibility for BU performance and project P/L
- Be a developer of talent and enjoy coaching early/mid career cost management staff
Requirements
- Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
- MRICS qualified (FRICS is a plus)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Experience in developing and mentoring teams
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Overview
- Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
- We are seeking a strong Commercial Director to join our growing infrastructure team in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as principal point of contact for cost management matters and lead the Turner & Townsend team.
- Leads and motivates others to participate and contribute, provides necessary direction and inspires high performance.
- Take on key account role(s), project execution assurance and maintain client relationships as required.
- Deliver assurance services to projects peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, progress and performance audits.
- Periodically take on major program delivery roles and lead the Turner & Townsend team on the commission achieve a successful 'steady state' delivery and then manage transition and backfill.
- Provide oversight and assurance to the Turner & Townsend major program in the region.
- Identify organizational needs, build recruitment plans and develop role specifications.
- Extensive experience in delivering CM programs, projects and segment knowledge.
- Play a key role in the infrastructure business development activities for the cost center.
- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies.
- Provide solutions to clients and work together with business development team members on sales proposals, qualification packages and presentation materials.
- Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
- MRICS qualified (FRICS is a plus)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Experience in developing and mentoring teams
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