Commercial Manager - Mixed-Use Development

About the role

Hill International is looking for a qualified and experienced Commercial Manager to join its team in Gabala, Azerbaijan, for a mixed-use development comprising hotel, residents, infrastructure and landscaping works. The role covers all commercial and contractual management across the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all commercial and contractual management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Review contractors' interim payment applications, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.
• Manage contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and procedures.
• Evaluate contractual claims, extension of time submissions and variation proposals, recommending actions to the Project Management team.
• Identify commercial, financial and contractual risks and advise the Project Management team and the Client.
• Oversee cost reports, commercial reports, financial forecasts and other project documentation.
• Review tender documentation, contract documents, bills of quantities and pricing submissions as required.
• Coordinate with the Client, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders, support negotiations and dispute resolution, and guide the commercial and quantity surveying team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline; an equivalent professional qualification is also considered.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in commercial management, contract administration, cost management or quantity surveying in construction.
• Minimum 10 years in similar large-scale mixed-use, hospitality and residential projects, and minimum 3 years in the CIS region.
• Proven experience managing construction contracts, including claims, variations and change management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and building relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; speaking Azerbaijani is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of cost control, budget monitoring, cost forecasting, payment certification and commercial reporting.
• Sound knowledge of international construction contract forms, preferably FIDIC.
• Proficiency in relevant commercial management and project reporting software.
• Analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.