Contracts & Commercial Director - Construction Industry
Job in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-01-19
Listing for:
The Greater Change
Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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Management
Contracts Manager, Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Risk Manager/Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Director
Industry: Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
The Contracts & Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and risk management functions across the organization’s project portfolio. The role is accountable for protecting commercial interests, maximizing project value, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving profitability across complex construction and infrastructure projects.
This position plays a strategic leadership role in contract negotiations, claims management, dispute resolution, governance, and executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Commercial Strategy- Develop and implement company-wide commercial and contractual frameworks.
- Align commercial strategy with business objectives and project delivery goals.
- Provide commercial leadership to executive management and project teams.
- Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Review contractual risks, obligations, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with FIDIC standards, UAE construction law, and internal policies.
- Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution processes.
- Support arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
- Safeguard contractual and financial interests of the organization.
- Lead bid evaluation, pricing strategies, and commercial risk assessments.
- Support tender reviews, cost analysis, and contractual clarifications.
- Implement commercial controls, reporting systems, and performance tracking.
- Ensure consistent commercial governance across all projects.
- Minimum 15 years’ senior commercial leadership experience in construction or engineering.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Business.
- Strong expertise in FIDIC and UAE construction contracts.
- Proven experience managing large‑scale projects, claims, and disputes.
- Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution capability.
- Strong commercial judgment and risk management mindset.
- Executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market standards.
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