Commercial Manager - Ras Al Khaimah

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AECOM are looking for an experienced Commercial/Contract Manager to join a project based in Ras Al Khaimah.

Responsibilities

• Leading client engagement on the project.
• Evaluate claims submitted by the Contractor, which would include a review of notices served in accordance with the Contract and an evaluation of the commercial element of the Contractor’s claim.
• The assessment of programme, scope of work change and its effect upon extension of time is expected to be undertaken by the professional team.
• Carrying out post contract commercial administration.
• Advise the professional team and the Employer on all Contractual and Commercial issues.
• Accountable for briefing the team on project scopes to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood. Monitors and manages the performance of direct reports.
• Responsible timely cash collection in compliance with contract terms.
• Responsible for ensuring that any additional work/changes in scope are approved by clients.
• Proven ability to be direct liaison with the Client project team.
• Reviews the contracts and commercial reports.
• Assist the Employer in the settlement of disputes or differences, which may arise between the employer and the Contractor, to attempt to resolve claims without resorting to arbitration or litigation.
• Represents the clients/AECOM in dispute resolutions/arbitration procedures.
• This role will be a 2-3 years full time and the working hours are 48 hours / 6 days a week.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Over 10 years' relevant experience in large residential / buildings in the UAE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying, Law and/or Engineering (or similar) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or University.  MRICS, MCIARB or equivalent accreditation preferred 

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.