# Senior Commercial Manager / Associate Commercial Director

**Company:** [PMK International Consult LLC](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/nYoF7RRF74Bwgikot3Y5cC.md)
**Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Service Operations

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## Description

**Why Join PMK**

PMKConsult is an award-winning project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, with a project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqm and a project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion. 

We’re proud of our strong company culture. We actively build a positive and collaborative working environment by bringing in people who encourage and support their teammates, take full ownership, proactively solve problems and focus on results. 

**Key Responsibilities** 

-   Lead commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages for major projects.
-   Lead the pre-contract function, overseeing cost planning, estimating and pricing from feasibility to contract award.
-   Lead and sign off cost plans, estimates and pricing, ensuring accuracy, consistency and market alignment.
-   Price and review BOQs and tenders, including rate build-ups, preliminaries and risk allowances. 
-   Review and challenge contractor pricing and rates to ensure value for money.
-   Lead procurement and tendering, including strategy, tender analysis, negotiation and award recommendations.
-   Advise clients on procurement and contract strategy, including contract selection and risk allocation.

## Requirements

**Key Requirements**

-   RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
-   Chartered MRICS or FRICS (essential).
-   Minimum 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC.
-   Proven track record as a pre-contract lead, including cost planning, estimating, pricing and procurement on major projects.
-   Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including drafting, amendment, administration and claims.
-   Working knowledge of the UAE Civil Code as it applies to construction, including decennial liability, liquidated damages and time bars.
-   Strong track record in claims, EOTs, quantum and dispute avoidance; exposure to arbitration or expert support is an advantage.
-   Proven experience in procurement, tendering, cost planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
-   Strong benchmarking and pricing knowledge of the UAE market, including current rates, market trends and cost drivers.
-   Experience with major UAE clients or developers, such as Aldar, Emaar, Modon, Nakheel, Dubai