Commercial Director

Job Description : Commercial Director to join Dubai Holding Hospitality. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: · Support the Asset Management Department function with regards Capital planning, procurement, Project commercial management, cashflow management, reporting, audit and process. · To take responsibility for the management of commercial functions, including management of external cost consultants. · Provide advice and support to external appointed consultants with regards process and procedures, requirements for tendering and approvals for appointment of supply chain. · Assist in the continuous review and improvement of process and procedures in support of the overall Department function. · Direct Liaison with Group Legal and 3rd parties in provision of Construction Contract administration and support. · Negotiate favorable terms for supply chain agreements. · To manage and lead the commercial function (internal team members and external cost teams), ensuring correct operation of the department’s process including evaluation and mitigation of commercial risk on projects. · Commercial management support across a portfolio of Capital projects from inception through to completion. · To adhere to policies and procedures with reference to the Capital process. · Support internal team and external consultants in the drafting and administration of tender documents, contract documentation etc. · Management of internal approvals for appointment of consultants, contractors and suppliers. · To represent the department in contract negotiations and commercial meetings. · Drafting and/or review of contractual correspondence, LOA, Contract conditions etc. · Facilitate and provide all relevant documentation in support of Audit requirements. · Continually review consultant and contractor performance. · To identify opportunities to bring cost efficiencies and value for money to existing and new contracts, supply chains and supplier agreements. · To manage the internal staff and external consultant cost teams to establish cost plans and monitor project expenditure, variation orders and payment certificates. Desired Skills and Experience About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: · Holds a Quantity Surveying or Engineering degree as well as a professional certification (e.g. RICS.) · Minimum of 15 years’ post qualification experience in commercial management or quantity surveying. · Has experience in Commercial management of multiple projects. · Has experience of pre and post contract services. · Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Middle East · Has knowledge and understanding of different forms of construction contracts typically FIDIC.

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