Etihad Airways is looking for Manager Commercial (Construction Projects)

This role will unlock opportunities for you, enabling you to further develop your expertise within a progressive culture where a huge emphasis is placed on investing in the best talent.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Project estimates
• Evaluate the requirement for external consultants on individual projects
• Advises on procurement strategies and undertakes commercial negotiations for project pricing/delivery and supplier services
• Assisting Etihad’s Procurement and Supply Management, analyzing the credentials of potential consultants and contractors as well as value engineer the appointed contractors bid, in compliance with EY’s board of governance
• Prepare RFP documents in conjunction with consultants and Procurement and Supply management department
• Analyse consultant and contractor bids with Etihad’s supply-chain management and make recommendations to the tender board
• Managing/ liaising with external consultants in providing all cost reports
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on financial concerns
• Provide independent professional advice and guidance
• Manage the Commercial department and assist Quantity Surveyors with commercial functions
• Monitor site progress and approve payment certificates to enable payment to consultant and contractors including final handover certificates
• Prepare and track and advise annual project budgets

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Degree in Quantity Surveying  and MRICS with extensive knowledge of construction projects.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Contracts Management /Administration.
• Experience in Contracting organization is preferred and recent work experience with client/consultant will be an added advantage.

TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. High computer literacy
3. Demonstrate strong Leadership skills and work within a Team
4. Methodical Reporting
5. Strategic planning skills

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