About the opportunity
- Take responsibility for the commercial management of assigned fit-out projects from contract award through final account closure.
- Review contract documents, BOQ, specifications, drawings, scope of works, rates, and commercial conditions.
- Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and commercial updates for management.
- Identify, evaluate, measure, and price variations and additional works.
- Maintain a comprehensive variation/change order log and monitor approval status.
- Ensure variations are properly documented, valued, submitted, negotiated, and approved.
- Review client instructions, site instructions, design changes, and additional requirements for commercial impact.
- Prepare and submit monthly interim payment applications in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Prepare detailed valuation backup and supporting documentation.
- Measure completed works and verify quantities against drawings, BOQ, site records, and approved variations.
- Follow up on outstanding payments and support the commercial team in maintaining healthy project cash flow.
- Prepare and manage subcontractor and supplier accounts throughout the project.
- Ensure subcontractor payments are aligned with approved work progress and contractual terms.
- Manage subcontractor variations, deductions, contra charges, and final accounts.
- Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets and contract values.
- Prepare project cost reports and identify variances requiring management attention.
- Identify potential contractual claims, extensions of time, loss and expense, and other commercial entitlements.
- Prepare and support claims with appropriate contractual, technical, and financial documentation.
- Maintain proper records to support claims and protect the company's contractual position.
- Prepare and negotiate the final account with clients and consultants.
- Ensure all approved variations, claims, omissions, and outstanding commercial matters are incorporated into the final account.
Responsibilities
- Post-Contract Commercial Management
- Variations & Change Management
- Interim Valuations & Payment Certification
- Subcontractor & Supplier Management
- Cost Control & Forecasting
- Claims & Contract Administration
- Final Account & Project Close-Out
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience, with strong post-contract quantity surveying experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior QS/commercial role within the UAE.
- Proven experience in interior fit-out, construction, commercial, retail, hospitality, F&B, office, or high-end fit-out projects.
- Strong experience in variations, interim valuations, cost control, claims, subcontractor accounts, and final accounts.
- Good understanding of UAE construction contracts and commercial practices.
- Experience dealing directly with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Strong knowledge of BOQ measurement and valuation principles.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying/commercial software; knowledge of AutoCAD and ERP systems is an advantage.