Chief Commercial & Administration
We are seeking a senior executive leader to provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight across key corporate and project support functions, ensuring full alignment between commercial strategy, project delivery, procurement efficiency, and contractual excellence.
- Lead and oversee Contracts & Commercial, Procurement, Project Controls, and Tendering departments
- Manage Department Heads and ensure alignment with corporate and project objectives
- Drive commercial strategy across multiple high-value construction projects
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget, schedule, and quality requirements
- Oversee contract management, including claims, variations, and dispute resolution
- Direct procurement and supply chain strategy for cost efficiency and compliance
- Supervise project controls including planning, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure strong tendering governance and commercial risk management
- Manage key stakeholder relationships with clients, consultants, and authorities
- Implement governance, reporting, and control systems across all functions
- Resolve commercial risks, delays, and contractual issues
- Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Senior executive experience in commercial, contracts, procurement, and project controls
- Strong background in high-value project delivery (commercial/residential)
- Proven expertise in contracts, claims, dispute resolution, and negotiations
- Experience in procurement and cost management strategies
- Strong knowledge of project controls (planning, cost, budgeting, forecasting)
- Experience leading multiple departments and senior teams
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Chief Commercial & Administration
Dubai