Commercial Manager (Post Contract and Real Estate)
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We are looking to hire a **Manager \- Post Contracts and Real Estate** who will be responsible for managing end\-to\-end contract and cost management activities, including cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration for construction projects for our client based in **Dubai** – which is one of the largest companies in the region. This position is a **contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.** The role si
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Overview
We are looking to hire a
Manager - Post Contracts And Real Estate
who will be responsible for managing end-to-end contract and cost management activities, including cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration for construction projects for our client based in
Dubai
– which is one of the largest companies in the region.
This position is a
contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.
The role sits within the
Contracts And Procurement Department
and reports directly to the
Director – Contracts
.
We are looking for a passionate
Manager – Post Contracts
about managing contractual processes, ensuring cost efficiency, and safeguarding the company’s commercial interests across projects.
You should also have experience in/possess knowledge of
cost planning, tendering, FIDIC contracts, procurement processes, and contract administration within the real estate or construction industry
.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare budgetary cost advice and Order of Magnitude (OOM) estimates for projects
- Develop and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for tendering purposes
- Manage the end-to-end tendering process including bid evaluation and award recommendations
- Provide procurement and contractual advice in line with company policies and contractual obligations
- Monitor and control project costs during design and development stages
- Analyze cost plans and support value engineering initiatives
- Review contractor and consultant submissions, including payment applications and variations (ARF, AVI, RTP)
- Process contractor and consultant payments accurately and in a timely manner
- Evaluate and support resolution of contractor claims and variations
- Conduct risk analysis and ensure proactive mitigation of contractual and commercial risks
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Civil, MEP, etc.) on cost and material planning
- Prepare regular cost and contract reports for management
- Knowledge, skills & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Procurement, or related field
- 4–6 years of experience in contracts/commercial roles within real estate or construction
- Strong knowledge of
- FIDIC contracts
- Experience in cost planning, tendering, and procurement processes
- Exposure to contract administration and post-award activities such as payments and variations
- Proficiency in tools such as
Primavera P6 Or Oracle Primavera Cloud
- is an advantage
- Strong understanding of construction and contract law principles
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure
Availability
Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum 30 days after accepting the offer.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in
United Arab Emirates
.
Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
We will review your job application within 7 working days.
Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from
Edari
will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.
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