Title:
Programme Commercial Director
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Programme CommercialDirector
KBR has been appointed under a framework agreementwith the largest developerin Abu Dhabi to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. This includes developing essential infrastructure such as transportation networks and utilities, alongside public spaces and involving also the shaping of thriving communities by managing the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities, together with the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects. ThisProgramme Management Consultant (“PMC”)role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.
The Programme Commercial Director reports directly to the Programme Director and provides overall guardianship of all commercial stakeholders, interfaces, and governance. The role is accountable for defining and overseeing the commercial strategy, governance framework, and assurance across a major multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi.
Acting as the senior commercial representative of the PMC on behalf ofKBR, theCommercial Directoris accountable for safeguarding the Employer's commercial interests at programme level - providing oversight and assurance of the commercial performance of appointed Consultantsand Contractors across a complex portfolio of infrastructure contracts.
Additionally,therole provides the strategic commercial framework, governance structure, and senior-level assurance within which the Engineers and Contractors operate, whilst maintaining direct accountability toKBRfor overall programme commercial performance.
Strategic Commercial Leadership
Establish and implement the overall commercial strategy, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Contract Management, Commercial Governance & Assurance
Oversee the administration of consultancy agreements within the PMC's scope, including performance monitoring, fee management, and scope change.
Provide authoritative contractual interpretation and advice to the Programme Director,Employer, and Engineers on complex or escalated contractual matters, including notices, entitlements, and obligations.
Review and challenge commercial outputs produced by the Engineers, including valuations, variation assessments, cost reports, and claims determinations, to satisfy theEmployerthat its interests are being properly protected.
Maintain a programme-level register of contractual risks, obligations, and key dates across all contracts, providing assurance that critical contractual milestones and deadlines are being actively managed.
Maintain oversight of all contractual securities, warranties, bonds, and insurances across the portfolio, providing assurance that these remain in place and are updated in accordance with contractual requirements.
Procurement & Contract Strategy
Direct pre-contract activities including procurement planning, RFP preparation, tender evaluation frameworks, and award recommendations.
Cost Management & Budget Control
Claims & Dispute Oversight
Lead the preparation of consolidated commercial reports for theEmployer, covering cost performance, procurement status, claims exposure, and risk.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Sound knowledge of cost control, estimating and commercial aspects of major civil & infrastructure projects including roads, bridges and utilities with significant experience in procurement and contract management of such projects.
