Al Futtaim Jobs - Assistant Commercial Manager | AFGRE | Cairo (Cairo, EG)

Job Requisition ID: [[44129]] 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

Job Title:                                          Assistant Commercial Manager

Reports to:                                      Commercial Manager

Department:                                  Commercial

Location:                                         AFGRE Offices, Cairo, Egypt

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Supports the Commercial Manager in the provision of cost management, measurement and variation evaluation services, selection and appointment of Consultants & Contractors processing payments and administration of Agreements and Contracts within approved Financial Limits & Terms and Conditions.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supporting, as directed, line manager in provision of Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management Services for a portfolio of works.
• Preparing a report on portfolio costs and budgets on a monthly basis.
• Participating in any Value Engineering exercise to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
• Providing pre and post contract Commercial Services for the portfolio or project including, without limitation, cost estimation, reviewing & evaluating received offers, monthly accounts, review of cost, risk and budget forecasts, quantum analysis of claims and variation submissions, and preparation of final account settlement.
• Complying with and using AFGRE forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and the Delegation of Authority.
• Assisting in prequalification of Contractors and Consultants.
• Assist in the preparation of Requests for proposal and participate in the negotiations analysis with contractors and consultants.
• Assist in preparing tender evaluation reports.
• Preparation of Post Contract administration services for Consultancy and Contractor agreements as supervised by line manager & as per AFGRE forms.
• Monitoring Portfolio payment and budget commitments in accordance with Cost Management Services Team.
• Preparing Interim Payment evaluations and checking contractor / consultant applications.
• Inputting data in maintaining variation register detailing submitted values, agreed values and whether signed off.
• Reviewing Variations log prepared by Cost Consultant.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying or equivalent from a reputable university. Knowledge of construction process, procedures, preparing cost estimates, managing construction cost and administering contracts gained through formal training or work experience in large projects.

 

Minimum Experience:

5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial role (Contractors, Clients, Consultants and Developers) in real estate development or construction sectors.

 

Job-Specific Skills:

Proficient in MS office (MS Excel / Word) and Knowledge of proprietary software.

Experience in measurements methods, form of Contracts FIDIC.

Fluent in English – Oral and written.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

Initiative, Teamwork, Communication skills, Professional Knowledge and attention to detail.

 

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