Contract & Commercial Manager - (Exp in High Bldg)

Position Summary

The Commercial \& Contracts Manager will be responsible for the overall commercial, contractual, financial and claims management of a high\-rise building project from contract award through completion and final account.

The role will be for Autolink Contracting LLC who will ensure that the project is commercially controlled, contractual obligations are properly administered, risks are identified and mitigated, and the company's financial and contractual interests are protected.

The position requires strong experience in high\-rise building construction, FIDIC contracts, subcontract management, variations, claims, EOT, cost control, cash flow and dispute resolution, preferably within the UAE/GCC construction market.

. Key Responsibilities

A. Contract Administration

• Manage the main contract throughout the complete project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret contract conditions, specifications, drawings, BOQ and commercial requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, notices, deadlines and procedures.
• Prepare, review and issue contractual correspondence, notices, instructions and responses.
• Maintain comprehensive contract registers and records.
• Monitor contract milestones, completion dates, liabilities and obligations.
• Ensure bonds, guarantees, insurance, warranties and other contractual requirements remain valid and compliant.
• Advise the Project Director and senior management on contractual rights, obligations and risks.

B. Commercial Management

• Take overall responsibility for the project's commercial performance.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Monitor project profitability, cost\-to\-complete and commercial exposure.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and management dashboards.
• Monitor cash flow, applications for payment, certifications, retention and outstanding receivables.
• Review and validate subcontractor and supplier payments.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Planning, Procurement, QS and Project Management teams.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and commercial improvement.

C. Variations \& Change Management

• Establish and manage the project's variation/change control process.
• Review client/consultant instructions and assess their contractual and commercial impact.
• Prepare and submit variation claims with appropriate technical and commercial substantiation.
• Negotiate variation values and rates with the client/consultant.
• Maintain variation logs and ensure timely submission and approval.
• Identify potential changes before they become commercial losses.
• Ensure all approved changes are incorporated into project forecasts and cost reports.

D. Claims \& Extension of Time (EOT)

• Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of contractual claims.
• Manage EOT claims arising from delays, variations, late information, access restrictions, design changes, authority requirements and other relevant events.
• Coordinate with the Planning team for delay analysis and programme impact assessment.
• Ensure contractual notices are submitted within the required time limits.
• Prepare claims for prolongation, disruption, loss and expense and other contractual entitlements.
• Review and respond to client/consultant claims.
• Maintain comprehensive claims and entitlement registers.

E. Subcontract \& Supplier Management

• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Ensure subcontract terms adequately protect the company's interests.
• Develop appropriate back\-to\-back contractual arrangements.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review subcontractor variations, claims and EOT submissions.
• Assess subcontractor performance and commercial exposure.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Project teams for subcontract awards and commercial negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor final accounts and close\-out.

F. Procurement \& Tender Support

• Review tend