PMK International Consult

Project, commercial, and design management consultancy

Senior Commercial Manager / Associate Commercial Director

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is required.
Chartered MRICS or FRICS status is essential.
At least 10 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC, is required.
A proven track record as a pre-contract lead, including cost planning, estimating, pricing, and procurement on major projects, is required.
Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including drafting, amendment, administration, and claims, is required.
Working knowledge of the UAE Civil Code as it applies to construction, including decennial liability, liquidated damages, and time bars, is required.
A strong track record in claims, extensions of time, quantum, and dispute avoidance is required.
Experience in procurement, tendering, cost planning, forecasting, and cash flow management is required.
Strong benchmarking and pricing knowledge of the UAE market, including current rates, market trends, and cost drivers, is required.
Experience with major UAE clients or developers, such as Aldar, Emaar, Modon, and Nakheel, is required.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial and contract management across pre-contract and post-contract stages for major projects.
Lead the pre-contract function, overseeing cost planning, estimating, and pricing from feasibility to contract award.
Lead and sign off cost plans, estimates, and pricing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and market alignment.
Price and review bills of quantities and tenders, including rate build-ups, preliminaries, and risk allowances.
Review and challenge contractor pricing and rates to ensure value for money.
Lead procurement and tendering, including strategy, tender analysis, negotiation, and award recommendations.
Advise clients on procurement and contract strategy, including contract selection and risk allocation.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to arbitration or expert support is an advantage.

Senior Commercial Manager / Associate Commercial Director

PMK International Consult LLC · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: Commercial Management

Description

Why Join PMK

PMKConsult is an award-winning project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, with a project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqm and a project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion.

We’re proud of our strong company culture. We actively build a positive and collaborative working environment by bringing in people who encourage and support their teammates, take full ownership, proactively solve problems and focus on results. 

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial and contract management across pre- and post-contract stages for major projects.
Lead the pre-contract function, overseeing cost planning, estimating and pricing from feasibility to contract award.
Lead and sign off cost plans, estimates and pricing, ensuring accuracy, consistency and market alignment.
Price and review BOQs and tenders, including rate build-ups, preliminaries and risk allowances.
Review and challenge contractor pricing and rates to ensure value for money.
Lead procurement and tendering, including strategy, tender analysis, negotiation and award recommendations.
Advise clients on procurement and contract strategy, including contract selection and risk allocation.

Requirements

Key Requirements

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
Chartered MRICS or FRICS (essential).
Minimum 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE or wider GCC.
Proven track record as a pre-contract lead, including cost planning, estimating, pricing and procurement on major projects.
Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts, including drafting, amendment, administration and claims.
Working knowledge of the UAE Civil Code as it applies to construction, including decennial liability, liquidated damages and time bars.
Strong track record in claims, EOTs, quantum and dispute avoidance; exposure to arbitration or expert support is an advantage.
Proven experience in procurement, tendering, cost planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
Strong benchmarking and pricing knowledge of the UAE market, including current rates, market trends and cost drivers.
Experience with major UAE clients or developers, such as Aldar, Emaar, Modon, Nakheel, Dubai

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About the Company

PMK International Consult

Project, commercial, and design management consultancy

PMK International Consult provides project and commercial management advisory for large-scale construction across the UAE, KSA, the UK, and beyond. Its services cover integrated project, commercial, construction, and design management, plus specialist offerings such as feasibility studies, contracts management, condition surveys, expert witness work, and claims arbitration, delivered through senior-level engagements from feasibility through design to construction and post-contract support. The firm distinguishes itself with a wide regional footprint, multi-sector experience, and an award-winning track record, having delivered over 4.5 million square meters and managed a portfolio exceeding USD 8 billion across more than 15 countries. Its goal is to deliver scalable, tailored management solutions that help clients complete programs on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2008

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