Contracts & Commercial Director - Construction Industry at The Greater Change

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Strategy, Contracts Management, Claims Management, Dispute Resolution, Negotiation, Risk Management, FIDIC Standards, UAE Construction Law, Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Tendering, Pricing Strategies, Governance, Reporting, Performance Tracking

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Director Industry: Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer Position Overview 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 ResponsibilitiesCommercial 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. Contracts Management 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. Claims & Dispute Management Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution processes. Support arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations. Safeguard contractual and financial interests of the organization. Tendering & Pricing Lead bid evaluation, pricing strategies, and commercial risk assessments. Support tender reviews, cost analysis, and contractual clarifications. Governance & Reporting Implement commercial controls, reporting systems, and performance tracking. Ensure consistent commercial governance across all projects. Experience & Qualifications 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. Skills & Competencies Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution capability. Strong commercial judgment and risk management mindset. Executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Compensation Executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market standards.

Responsibilities

The Contracts & Commercial Director will lead all commercial, contractual, and risk management functions across the organization’s project portfolio. This includes protecting commercial interests, maximizing project value, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving profitability across complex construction and infrastructure projects.