Assistant Vice President Commerical

Job Description : AVP COMMERCIAL MANAGER DUBAI The AVP – Commercial Management is a senior level position which includes the involvement in strategic planning and management of budget, contract and risk associated with the departments proposed and on-going projects. The position is multifunctional and requires an in depth knowledge across the wide spectrum of procurement and within different organizations including client, end user and contractor. The position is critical to the effective procurement and subsequent management of the critical elements of budget and scope within the PDD portfolio of projects. The AVP – Commercial Management will be the key interface and lead all aspects of the department’s procurement of services including contractors and consultants. The AVP – Commercial Management must be an effective communicator and be proactive to encourage collaboration with the legal, procurement and PDD departments to ensure that inter departmental issues are coordinated, tracked and closed out in a productive manner. Job Responsibilities: Procurement management and strategy · Closely coordinate with the procurement department to lead the department’s effort through the procurement cycle and provide leadership when considering construction related procurement issues. · Develop a robust procedure for and lead the development of tender documents, tender process, and evaluation of tender, recommendation process and contract award. · Accountable for all procurement related matters Contract management and strategy · Advise upon and lead the development of standard contract templates in line with DIFC business needs and procurement strategy. · Upon contract award, provide direction expert advice to the PDD team for the proper administration of the contract. In the case of a PMC the role will be to review all proposed actions to administer the contract by the PMC and recommendations for the same. · Attend and/or chair progress meetings with consultants, PMC and contractor and play a pivotal role in the direction provided to ensure full compliance with the conditions of the contract. · Develop strategy and procedures for claims management, risk management, cost management and any other appropriate procedure that is identified as necessary for the PDD to function efficiently with respect to the contractual, commercial and cost elements of a project or projects. · Work closely with the legal department and provide guidance on any issue related to DIFC existing contractual obligations with developers and owners · Provide leadership to the PDD for administration of any claim received or expected to be received from a vendor. This would include the development of a pre-emptive strategy to mitigate any claim. · Oversee the management of vendor invoice approval from receipt to final approval and subsequent issue to the finance department. Budget and cost management · Provide direction and format for all cost reports to be provided by the consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the department’s internal processes. · Have a thorough understanding of the project development budget and ensure that upon contract award, the contract price is managed efficiently and effectively. · Oversee the change management process to ensure compliance. · Ensure engagement with the cost consultants through regular meetings to facilitate full connectivity on all cost and budget related matters through the development process Management of project risk · Develop and lead the risk management effort for each project and package of work to ensure that a mitigation strategy is in place from the outset of the project. · Provide support to the project managers throughout the risk management process. Stakeholder management · Lead the coordination of the procurement department through the procurement cycle and provide support when considering construction related procurement issues. · Provide guidance to both internal and external stakeholders through the procurement process to ensure that the tender is executed in line with both the project objectives and the organizations approved procedures. · Attend progress meetings with consultants, PMC and contractor and play a pivotal role in the direction provided to ensure full compliance with the conditions of the contract. Reporting to senior management · Ensure accurate and concise reports are provided to senior management in a timely manner which includes reference to the developments key parameters of scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk. · Provide support to the department head for all matters relating to the projects under the PM’s authority and ensure accurate information is available for the same Experience Required Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant functional experience, ideally management and delivery. 6 years of progressive leadership responsibility in an organization of similar scope and size. Education & Qualifications Must have a Bachelor Degree in Engineering such (Civil Engineering or Architecture) – Master degree in relevant major is preferred; Customer service certifications an asset and Project Management experience is a must. Must have, or be working towards membership of a professional body relevant to the role of project manager in a development organization.

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