Commercial Manager

Role Overview

Nova Construction seeks a Commercial Manager to support the Commercial Director across procurement, cost control, contracts & quantity surveying, and estimation. The role is based in the UAE and serves as the division's day-to-day commercial lead, ensuring rigorous process execution, system discipline, and alignment across projects and corporate objectives.

Company Overview

Nova International General Contracting is a well-established UAE-based company specializing in general contracting and construction, with expertise in branded residences. The organization is committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, and aims to grow as a trusted partner delivering landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE's built environment.

Role Purpose

To oversee commercial operations across all active projects, ensuring financial discipline, procurement governance, contract integrity, and strategic alignment between commercial and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

• Oversee cost plans, budgets, and CTC forecasts across all active projects.
• Review monthly cost reports and variance analyses before submission.
• Monitor cash flow projections and flag overrun risks to drive mitigation.

Estimation & Tendering

• Manage bid pipeline and review or validate tender estimates against market rates and margin targets.
• Ensure accurate pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and project requirements.
• Coordinate preliminaries, methodology statements, and commercial schedules for submissions.

Procurement Management

• Enforce procurement governance, pre-award routing, and approval workflows.
• Lead commercial evaluation of bids through benchmarking, scoring, and recommendation reports.
• Oversee RFQ, ITT, and subcontract packages and monitor procurement timelines against programme.

Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with planning and project teams to ensure commercial alignment with project schedules.
• Evaluate project progress and financial impact of delays or changes.
• Support project planning through commercial insights.

Contract Management

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from award through close-out for main contracts, subcontracts, and consultants.
• Oversee interim payment certificates, final accounts, variations, claims, and EOT submissions.
• Ensure commercial correspondence is tracked and actioned within contractual timeframes.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and present consolidated commercial performance reports to management on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Support ERP and digital transformation across the division.
• Develop and maintain commercial procedures and governance documents.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management (required).
• Master's or postgraduate qualification in Commercial Management, Project Management, or Construction Law (preferred).
• MRICS or equivalent such as CIOB or AIQS (strongly preferred).
• PMP certification (advantageous).
• 18–20 years of experience in the construction industry (mandatory).
• Main contractor experience required; Design & Build exposure advantageous.
• Experience in building sectors and villa compounds.
• Proven track record in a Commercial Manager role or similar leadership position.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, and UAE standard contracts (required).

Skills & Competencies

• Cost control and financial management expertise.
• Estimation and tendering expertise.
• Procurement processes expertise.
• Project planning integration expertise.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and commercial frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Additional Information

Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws. All hiring and employment is subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including those relating to work permits and residency visas, where applicable.