Associate Director – PMC – Precontract

Job Description

Job description / Role

Our client is seeking to expand the commercial services team based in Doha, Qatar. They are a leading British PMC, with offices globally. Due to project award in Qatar, the Country Manager is looking for their 'number 2'

You will lead a team of QS's / Commercial team for delivery of large projects build projects,mixed-use schemes and/or hospitality and leisure and/or infrastructure projects, plus support country management in both win work capacity and client care.

Essential Criteria

– In-depth knowledge and experience in cost and commercial management of projects of pre contract, tender/procurement and post contract stages.
– Middle East construction market experience in last 4-5 years preferable.
– Middle East construction experience added benefit, delivery experience in Qatar would be a differentiator.
– Good common law, contract, commercial and fiduciary understanding, minimum 15 years post qualification experience.
– Excellent written English for preparation of contracts, task orders, contract letters, notices and communications.
– Good negotiation skills to agree contracts with clients, contractors and sub-contractors.
– Previous experience in government departments/ client-side and or contractor roles.
– Large company project financial control systems use and understanding.
– Large company internal governance procedures will be an added factor.
– Good attention to detail and ability to review invoices and contracts prior to issue.