We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – Interior Fit-Out with a strong professional Quantity Surveying (QS) background to lead the commercial and contractual management of our interior fit‑out projects.
The ideal candidate will have progressed from a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor into commercial management and have strong hands‑on experience in fit‑out costing, BOQs, contracts, procurement, variations, claims, cost control, valuations, final accounts, and project profitability .
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – Interior Fit-Out with a strong professional Quantity Surveying (QS) background to lead the commercial and contractual management of our interior fit‑out projects.
The ideal candidate will have progressed from a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor into commercial management and have strong hands‑on experience in fit‑out costing, BOQs, contracts, procurement, variations, claims, cost control, valuations, final accounts, and project profitability .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial and Quantity Surveying function across multiple interior fit‑out projects.
- Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, budgets, tender documents, and project cost plans .
- Review quotations and ensure correct pricing, margins, commercial terms, and risk allowances .
- Establish project budgets and monitor budget vs. actual, committed costs, cost‑to‑complete, and forecasted margins .
- Manage variations, change orders, claims, extensions/additional works, and commercial negotiations .
- Prepare and review progress valuations, payment applications, subcontractor payments, and final accounts .
- Manage the commercial aspects of subcontractors, suppliers, and procurement packages .
- Negotiate prices and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Review client and subcontractor contracts and identify commercial and contractual risks.
- Ensure variations and additional works are properly documented, priced, approved, and invoiced.
- Monitor project profitability and take corrective action where costs or margins deviate from budget.
- Support project teams with contractual and commercial matters throughout project execution.
- Work closely with Sales, Estimation, Design, Procurement, Projects, and Finance .
- Prepare management reports covering project profitability, cash flow, variations, outstanding payments, cost‑to‑complete, and commercial risks .
- Lead and support the Quantity Surveying / Commercial team .
- Improve commercial procedures, cost-control systems, and approval processes across the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management , or a related discipline.
- Strong professional Quantity Surveying background is essential.
- Proven career progression from Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor into Commercial Management is highly preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction and/or interior fit‑out.
- Strong interior fit‑out experience is essential.
- Experience in luxury residential, villa, hospitality, or high‑end fit‑out projects is highly preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of BOQs, estimation, cost planning, cost control, variations, claims, valuations, and final accounts .
- Strong understanding of construction and fit‑out contracts and commercial risk management .
- Knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of construction contracts is an advantage.
- Strong supplier and subcontractor negotiation experience.
- Strong understanding of project margins, cash flow, forecasting, and profitability .
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- GCC/Qatar experience is preferred.
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