Manager - Commercial

AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, is hiring a Manager - Commercial to join its Abu Dhabi team. This full-time, onsite role focuses on steering the commercial and supervisory aspects of civil and infrastructure projects, keeping work within budget, on schedule and up to quality standards. It’s a strong fit for someone who can coordinate multiple stakeholders and translate complex programs into measurable results.

In this position you’ll blend strategic commercial oversight with hands-on project supervision to drive outcomes and growth. You’ll work with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors to keep communications clear and issues resolved promptly, while upholding safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

AECOM operates at a global scale with a workforce of more than 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals. It is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025, delivering projects across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. The company invites bold ideas from its people to create a better world.

Steering commercial operations on complex projects

From inception through completion, you’ll supervise civil and infrastructure programs to ensure alignment with project specifications, safety protocols and regulatory requirements. In the commercial arena, you’ll oversee contract administration, procurement and vendor management to protect profitability, while watching budgets, analyzing variances and taking corrective actions. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors to keep communications clear and issues resolved promptly. You’ll run risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, oversee change orders and disputes, and build regular progress and performance reports for senior management, all while upholding health, safety and environmental standards and seeking opportunities to improve efficiency.

Must-have qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in commercial management and supervision of civil or infrastructure projects
• Proven track record delivering large infrastructure programs with budgets above $10 million
• Strong expertise in contract administration, procurement and negotiating commercial terms
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, building codes and industry best practices
• Knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi regulations, compliance requirements and local business practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong leadership with experience guiding cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies
• Proficiency in financial analysis and cost-control methodologies

Compensation and practical details

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and a global team of more than 50,000 professionals across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As you consider this opportunity, know that AECOM is described as a global infrastructure leader and a trusted professional services firm. The company aims to deliver a better world and supports career growth through award-winning training and development programs within a respectful, collaborative workplace.

Tips to position yourself for this role

Lead with a summary on your resume that highlights at least 15 years of commercial management experience on civil or infrastructure projects, plus any hands-on UAE or Abu Dhabi regulatory knowledge and a track record of handling budgets above $10 million.

Show concrete proof of the must-have skills. Include project examples where you managed contract administration, procurement and vendor negotiations, and where you used Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar tools to keep a program on track while controlling costs and risks.

Be ready to discuss real-world scenarios in interviews. Focus on how you handled change orders, disputes and risk mitigation, how you led cross-functional teams, and how you maintained clear stakeholder communications across clients, consultants and contractors.

Ask a practical question about the program during your interview, such as what current procurement challenges the Abu Dhabi program faces and how the commercial manager interacts with client and contractor teams to resolve them.