Commercial Manager - Post Contract Job Snapshot - Role: Commercial Manager - Post Contract - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Contracts Administration - Experience: Minimum 18 years on large-scale projects, with essential post-contract consultancy experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager - Post Contract to lead contract administration, cost management, and commercial oversight for a major development project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role requires extensive experience in post-contract consultancy, strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, and the ability to manage complex commercial matters throughout construction. The successful candidate will oversee cost plans, contract variations, claims, financial reporting, and commercial risk while ensuring compliance with contractual procedures and approval requirements. The Commercial Manager will supervise a Senior Project Surveyor and a Project Surveyor, working closely with the wider project team and reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager (Associate Director) and Project Director. This is an on-site position requiring daily travel to the project site within Abu Dhabi. Candidates must have a valid UAE driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Key Responsibilities Commercial Management and Cost Control - Lead the commercial management and post-contract administration of a major development project.
- Act as custodian of the project Cost Plan, ensuring accurate maintenance and regular updates.
- Monitor project expenditure and identify variances against approved budgets.
- Track committed, incurred, and paid costs throughout the construction period.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, earned value assessments, and financial forecasts.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities affecting project costs.
- Provide reliable cost information to support project management decisions.
- Maintain oversight of financial performance and recommend appropriate corrective measures where necessary.
Post-Contract Administration - Administer construction contracts in accordance with the Employer's procedures and the applicable Construction Contract.
- Ensure contractual processes, notification requirements, and approval limits are followed.
- Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and established administration procedures.
- Review commercial and contractual matters arising during project execution.
- Apply knowledge of FIDIC contractual provisions when evaluating project issues.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders to address contract administration requirements.
- Maintain accurate records supporting contractual decisions, approvals, and commercial recommendations.
- Protect the Employer's contractual and commercial interests through effective administration.
Change and Variation Management - Identify and monitor potential changes affecting project scope, cost, or contractual obligations.
- Prepare cost assessments and estimates for proposed variations.
- Maintain accurate and updated change registers.
- Review the commercial implications of construction changes and contract variations.
- Ensure change management activities comply with contractual notification and approval timeframes.
- Prepare recommendations for Employer review and approval.
- Coordinate with the project team to assess the financial and contractual impact of proposed changes.
- Monitor the progress and resolution of outstanding variation matters.
Construction Claims and Dispute Management - Manage contractual claims relating to construction activities, variations, delays, and disputes.
- Review claims to assess their contractual basis and commercial implications.
- Evaluate supporting documentation and relevant contractual provisions.
- Coordinate with project teams to investigate and resolve claims.
- Provide commercially sound recommendations concerning claim assessments and potential resolutions.
- Support the efficient resolution of disputes in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Maintain accurate records of claims, correspondence, assessments, and decisions.
- Identify recurring contractual issues and recommend measures to reduce future disputes.
Commercial Risk Management - Identify potential contractual, financial, and commercial risks affecting project delivery.
- Evaluate the potential impact of identified risks on project costs and contractual performance.
- Develop and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor commercial exposure arising from changes, claims, and construction activities.
- Ensure relevant commercial procedures comply with applicable industry standards and regulations.
- Communicate significant risks to senior management and project stakeholders.
- Support proactive commercial decision-making through regular risk assessment and reporting.
Client and Stakeholder Coordination - Act as a principal point of contact for the client on commercial and contractual matters.
- Maintain professional relationships with the Employer, project management team, and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide clear explanations of cost assessments, contractual matters, and commercial recommendations.
- Coordinate discussions relating to variations, claims, and financial performance.
- Support timely resolution of commercial concerns through effective communication and negotiation.
- Maintain a client-focused approach while exercising sound independent commercial judgement.
- Contribute to client satisfaction through reliable reporting and professional contract administration.
Commercial Team Leadership - Supervise one Senior Project Surveyor and one Project Surveyor assigned to the project.
- Provide direction and guidance on quantity surveying, cost management, and contract administration activities.
- Review the quality and accuracy of commercial assessments and reports prepared by the team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor progress against project priorities.
- Mentor team members and support their professional development.
- Encourage collaboration, accountability, and consistent commercial practices.
- Coordinate closely with the project team to ensure effective delivery of commercial responsibilities.
- Report to the Senior Commercial Manager (Associate Director) and Project Director.
Financial Reporting and Commercial Performance - Prepare regular commercial performance reports for senior management.
- Present updates on project expenditure, budget variances, financial forecasts, and earned value.
- Report significant commercial risks, contractual issues, and potential opportunities.
- Maintain accurate financial and contractual information to support management reviews.
- Monitor outstanding commercial actions and provide progress updates.
- Support transparent communication of project financial performance.
- Prepare recommendations to assist senior management with commercial decisions.
Qualifications and Professional Experience - Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 18 years of professional experience working on large-scale projects.
- Essential experience in post-contract consultancy.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and their application to construction projects.
- Extensive experience in commercial management and construction contract administration.
- Demonstrated expertise in project cost management, financial reporting, and budget control.
- Experience assessing contract variations, construction claims, and commercial risks.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management capabilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and make commercially sound decisions.
- MRICS professional membership is desirable.
Mandatory Site Travel Requirements - Ability to travel daily to the assigned construction site within Abu Dhabi.
- Valid UAE driving licence required.
- Access to a vehicle required.
- Ability to support project delivery through regular on-site coordination and commercial oversight.
Technical Skills and Professional Competencies - Post-contract commercial management and contract administration.
- FIDIC contract knowledge and interpretation.
- Construction cost planning, monitoring, and forecasting.
- Earned value reporting and financial performance analysis.
- Contract variation and change management.
- Construction claims assessment and dispute resolution.
- Commercial risk identification and mitigation.
- Budget control and expenditure tracking.
- Strong contractual negotiation and stakeholder management.
- Quantity surveying team supervision and mentoring.
- Accurate commercial reporting and documentation.
- Independent decision-making and sound commercial judgement.
- Ability to manage complex contractual matters on major development projects.
- Effective communication with clients, consultants, and project teams.
Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent recruitment activities seriously. All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Company Information - Employer: AECOM
- Requisition ID: J
- Business Line: PCC
- Business Group: DCS
- Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa
- Career Area: Survey & Estimation
- Work Location Model: On-site Working at AECOM
Employee Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leave arrangements.
- Voluntary employee benefits and additional perks.
- Employee well-being resources and assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
Specific benefits and eligibility conditions for this vacancy have not been disclosed.
About AECOM AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public and private sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges through advisory services, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. With a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals, AECOM combines multidisciplinary expertise to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of USD 16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025.
Guided by its purpose of delivering a better world, AECOM supports projects that improve infrastructure, strengthen communities, and create lasting value for future generations.
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