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Role Overview

Nova International Contracting is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Commercial Manager supporting the Commercial Director across four commercial pillars: Procurement, Cost Control, Contracts & QS, and Estimation. Acts as the division's day-to-day lead — ensuring rigour in process execution, system discipline, and cross-team alignment with project and corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

  • Oversee cost plans, budgets, and CTC forecasts across all active projects.
  • Review monthly cost reports and variance analyses before submission.
  • Monitor cash flow projections; flag overrun risks and drive mitigation.

Estimation & Tendering

  • Manage bid pipeline and review/validate tender estimates against market rates and margin targets.
  • Ensure accurate pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and project requirements
  • Coordinate Preliminaries, methodology statements, and commercial schedules for submissions.

Procurement Management

  • Enforce procurement governance, pre-award routing, and approval workflows.
  • Lead commercial evaluation of bids — benchmarking, scoring, recommendation reports.
  • Oversee RFQ/ITT/subcontract packages and monitor procurement timelines vs. programme.

Planning & Coordination

  • Work closely with planning and project teams to ensure commercial alignment with project schedules
  • Evaluate project progress and financial impact of delays or changes
  • Support project planning through commercial insights

Contract Management

  • Manage the full contract lifecycle — award through close-out — for main contracts, subcontracts, and consultants.
  • Oversee interim payment certificates, final accounts, variations, claims, and EOT submissions.
  • Ensure commercial correspondence is tracked and actioned within contractual timeframes.

Governance & Reporting

  • Prepare and present consolidated commercial performance reports to the management (weekly/monthly).
  • Support ERP/digital transformation across the division.
  • Develop and maintain commercial procedures and governance documents.

  • Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. (Required)
  • Master's or postgraduate in Commercial Management, Project Management, or Construction Law. (Preferred)
  • MRICS or equivalent (CIOB, AIQS). (Strongly Preferred) | PMP. (Advantageous)
  • Main contractor experience required. Design & Build exposure advantageous
  • FIDIC/NEC/UAE standard contract familiarity required.
  • Experience: 18–20 years in the construction industry (mandatory)
  • Proven track record in a Commercial Manager or similar leadership role
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Cost control & financial management
    • Estimation & tendering
    • Procurement processes
    • Project planning integration
  • Solid understanding of construction contracts and commercial frameworks
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills

Experience in building sectors & villa compounds.

Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws. All hiring and employment is subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including those relating to work permits and residency visas, where applicable.