1. Job Description
The Project Commercial Manager will be responsible for the overall commercial and contractual management of the project while also overseeing key project controls functions including cost control schedule performance and change management. The role ensures the projects commercial position is protected and that time cost and contractual impacts are fully integrated to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
2. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Commercial & Contracts Management
- Lead administration of the Project contracts
- Manage contractual compliance notices and correspondence
- Review assess and negotiate variations claims and final accounts
- Manage project commercial risks and financial exposure
- Lead the QS team in quantity take-off measurement and pricing ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
Planning & Schedule Management
- Establish project planning strategy standards and control procedures
- Oversee development and approval of master and detailed schedules
- Review and approve baseline programs and updates
- Lead Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and EOT assessments
- Manage schedule risks and recovery strategies
Cost Management
- Establish a cost control framework and governance
- Approve budgets cost baselines forecasts and cash flows
- Monitor cost performance and earned value metrics
- Review contractor payments variations and final accounts
- Advise on financial risks and corrective actions
Risk Change & Performance
- Lead risk and change management processes
- Maintain risk registers and mitigation strategies
- Assess impacts of scope changes on time and cost
Reporting & Client Interface
- Approve integrated planning cost and commercial reports
- Present performance dashboards to the Client and stakeholders
- Act as primary interface on project controls matters
3. Competencies:
Specific qualities that are desirable for employees to possess. Competencies specific to the role and
competencies specific to the culture and working environment of Stantec ME.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in project controls
- MRICS PMP RMP SP or PSP
- Proven experience working in a PMC / Consultant environment
- Strong experience delivering projects in the UAE or GCC.
- Familiar With Primavera P6.
- In-depth knowledge of Commercial and Project Controls Roles.
- Experience in claims variations and Extension of Time (EOT) assessment
- Fluency in English and a high degree of numeracy and literacy.
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