Head of Commercial & Contracts Manager

Lead commercial and contracts management for assigned industrial construction, EPC, plant, oil & gas and infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract compliance and overall commercial performance. Review project commercial reports and monitor project financial performance, cost, revenue, profitability and cash flow, identifying commercial risks and recommending corrective actions to project management. Lead subcontracting activities including scope identification, preparation/review of tender documentation, commercial evaluation of bids, negotiations, finalization of commercial terms and subcontract awards. Review and manage performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, retention guarantees, bank guarantees and insurance requirements, ensuring compliance with contractual and project requirements. Manage all contractual correspondence, notices, claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), prolongation and associated commercial implications, ensuring the company's contractual rights and entitlements are protected. Advise project and management teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks, claims strategy and cost/time implications arising from project execution and changes in scope. Manage and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors, including variations, claims, deductions, outstanding payments and other commercial matters. Ensure proper commercial and contractual closure of projects, including settlement of outstanding claims, final accounts, guarantees, documentation and contractual obligations. Monitor and drive commercial KPIs, project profitability, cost control, productivity and financial objectives, providing regular commercial updates to senior management. Conduct regular project/site visits to review commercial and operational issues, assess project progress, identify contractual risks and work closely with project teams to resolve commercial matters. Desired Candidate Profile 15+ years of overall experience in Commercial & Contracts, preferably within Industrial Construction / EPC / Oil & Gas / Plant Construction / Infrastructure projects. Mandatory GCC experience with strong exposure to major construction projects. Experience with a main contractor / EPC contractor / construction contracting company is preferred. Strong hands-on experience in contract administration, subcontract management, claims, variations, EOT and final accounts. Good working knowledge of FIDIC contracts; exposure to GCC contractual practices is highly preferred. Strong commercial understanding of project cost control, forecasting, profitability and contractual risk management. Experience handling subcontract packages from tendering through negotiation, award and final account closure. Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and contractual correspondence skills. Exposure to Oman/GCC construction regulations and contractual practices will be an advantage. Employment Type Full-time