Commercial Director

Job Description : COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR UAE Commercial Director to work for a main contractor based in the UAE who specialises in delivering large scale building projects all across the UAE. The commercial director will be accountable for the ongoing management of allocated strategic and complex supplier contracts, established to deliver outcomes that effectively meet objectives and client business requirements. Necessary Experience to be able to do the job 10+ years’ experience in contract administration in the construction industry Education & Certification Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying Master’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred Conduct the Contract Awareness Session where all Contract Risks are discussed with the Project Director/Project Manager & Project Management Team Monitor and report contract risks and checkpoints to the Chief Commercial Officer Analyse all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures Review all aspects of projects to ensure that the quality of contract administration efforts is in accordance with the established company procedures and expectations Send the notification of Variation within the Contract's specified timelines. Prepare the “Variation Claim Narratives”, based on the Contractual entitlements. Work along with the Quantity surveyor to revise the “Variation Claim” as per the actual Works, as required, and resubmit to the Engineer. Coordinate with the Project Director/Project Manager to escalate the dispute to the Chief Commercial Officer, in case disapproval from an engineer. Negotiate for the final value of the compensation towards the Variation Claim. Knowledge of laws and regulations impacting procurement contracts, FIDIC knowledge advantageous Middle East experience and knowledge of EPC contract structure Experience in managing the full lifecycle of projects including the claims process Planning and forecasting experience Negotiation and liaison skills Experience in EPC projects Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

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