Sr. Contracts/Commercial Manager

Role Overview

Sr. Contracts/Commercial Manager at Egis Group. The role is based within Egis's Middle East operations, which span 8 countries and employ 3,500 people.

Company Overview

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. The organization creates and operates intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contributes to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis employs 19,500 people and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Across the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development and provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services.

Role Purpose

Lead the commercial and contractual administration of construction works on behalf of the supervision consultant. Ensure compliance with contract and client requirements while overseeing the contractor's financial and contractual performance throughout project delivery and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Oversight & Performance

• Oversee the contractor's commercial performance, including payment applications, variations, claims, extensions of time, and other contractual submissions.
• Review contractor valuations and payment applications, verifying measured works, progress, supporting documentation, and contractual compliance.
• Monitor the contractor's compliance with commercial and contractual obligations, escalating significant risks or non-compliances to the client.

Claims, Variations & Change Management

• Assess variations, claims, change orders, and extension of time requests, providing clear recommendations to the client and supporting negotiations and resolution.
• Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, dashboards, and recommendations for the Project Director and client team, providing clear visibility of the contractor's financial and contractual position.
• Support the resolution of disputes and commercial negotiations, protecting the client's contractual and financial interests.

Risk Management & Strategy

• Monitor commercial risks, cost impacts, and potential claims, proactively advising the client on mitigation and contractual strategy.

Contract Administration & Documentation

• Review contract documents, BOQs, specifications, drawings, schedules, and other commercial documentation to ensure proper contract administration.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, and other formal communications with the contractor.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with the Project Director, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Planning, technical disciplines, and client representatives on commercial matters.

Project Closeout

• Lead commercial closeout activities, including final account assessment, reconciliation, outstanding claims and variations, and contractual documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Extensive commercial experience in construction, infrastructure, or landscape contracting.
• Strong knowledge of contract types (FIDIC or similar), cost control principles, and commercial risk management.
• Proven experience handling claims, variations, procurement, and financial reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in commercial software and tools, such as ERP systems and cost control software.
• Professional certifications (MRICS, RICS) are an added advantage.