Commercial Manager (Post Contract and Real Estate)
Job Description
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.