Headline / Job Title:
üöÄ Executive Search: Commercial Director | Center International (Dubai Airport Mega Project)
üìç Location: Dubai, UAE (Near Al Maktoum International Airport)
üíº Seniority Level: Director / Executive
üí∞ Compensation: Highly Competitive & Open (Aligned with local executive benchmarks) | Full Food & Accommodation Provided
üåü About Center Group (Ê£ÆÁâπËÇ°‰ªΩ)
Established in 2001 and publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 603098), Center International Group is a market leader across three core strategic pillars:
- High-End Metal Building Envelopes: Ranked No. 1 in China’s industry for consecutive years.
- Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): A pioneer driving zero-carbon transitions via “Roof/Façade + Solar” integration.
- Ecological Environmental Remediation: Track record of major soil/groundwater remediation and noise control infrastructure.
We are actively involved in the historic expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai. We are now appointing a seasoned Commercial Director to lead and take full ownership of our commercial, contractual, and risk governance operations in the UAE.
üìå Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Contract Governance & Claims Leadership:
* Take executive ownership of contract execution under FIDIC (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books) and UAE construction laws.
* Lead high-stakes commercial negotiations with clients, international consultants, and JV partners; navigate subtle concessions, legal traps, and contractual ambiguities.
* Oversee the formulation of formal contractual claims, dispute notices, and commercial settlement strategies.
- Commercial Value Creation & Secondary Operation:
* Drive aggressive secondary commercial operations, variation claims, and scope changes to optimize the project’s bottom line and cash flow.
* Supervise and approve critical variation orders, extension of time (EOT) claims, and final project settlement dossiers.
- Full-Lifecycle Cost & Financial Control:
* Establish and direct the project-wide cost control architecture, EVM (Earned Value Management), cash flow forecasting, and economic analysis.
- Tendering & Front-End Commercial Strategy:
* Guide front-end commercial planning, bidding strategies, pricing methodologies, and commercial risk mitigation matrices.
- Procurement & Subcontract Management:
* Direct high-value procurement negotiations, strategic subcontractor packages, contract awards, and lifecycle payment dispute resolutions.
üéØ Candidate Profile
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Law. Master’s degree is highly preferred.
- Language Proficiency:
- English: Business Proficient / Fluent (L4 level). Proven capability to lead high-level negotiations, detect legal traps in real time, and oversee top-tier contractual drafts and claim documents.
- Arabic: Professional working proficiency is an advantageous plus.
- Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated track record as Commercial Director / Senior Commercial Lead on large-scale international infrastructure or aviation projects.
- In-depth expertise in FIDIC suite and UAE local commercial and arbitration frameworks.
- Strong acumen in secondary commercial operations, dispute settlement, and profit maximization.
- Advanced command of MS Excel (financial modeling/analysis) and professional quantity surveying/estimation tools.
üéÅ Package & Perks
- Executive Compensation: Fully open and negotiable, reflecting seniority and local executive market standards with performance incentives.
- Full Expat Support: Premium on-site/near-site accommodation and dining fully covered.
- Career Milestone: Anchor leadership role on the world’s landmark aviation megaproject.
