Commercial Manager - Rail Systems
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52470)
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Job Description and Requirements
Commercial Manager - Rail SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Commercial Manager - Rail Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Transportation-Trucking-Railroad
Function: Contracts Administration
Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is hiring an experienced Commercial Manager - Rail Systems for a high-speed rail systems program in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role leads commercial strategy, contract administration, cost control, claims, change management, and commercial risk across signaling, telecommunications, traction power, power supply, and rolling stock interfaces. Working across engineering, procurement, project controls, risk, and delivery teams, the Commercial Manager will support integrated project delivery while protecting contractual and commercial objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Transportation-Trucking-Railroad
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Commercial Leadership
The Commercial Manager will provide end-to-end commercial oversight for a complex rail systems package. The position
requires extensive infrastructure or rail program experience, strong contract knowledge, and the ability to manage commercial decisions across multiple technical and delivery interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, the delivery model, and contractual obligations.
* Lead full lifecycle contract administration, including variations, claims management, and change control governance.
* Negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to secure value-for-money outcomes and manage commercial exposure.
* Monitor budgets, forecasts, commitments, earned value, cost control, and cash management.
* Ensure supply chain activities comply with procurement policies, legal requirements, and relevant standards.
* Work with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to align scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
* Support configuration and interface management across rail systems.
* Lead commercial risk identification, quantification, mitigation, and opportunity tracking while supporting contingency management.
* Prepare commercial reports, dashboards, recommendations, and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders.
* Build, mentor, and manage commercial teams while promoting consistent procedures and commercial practices.
Rail Systems and Contract Expertise
The role covers commercial management across signaling, telecommunications, electrification and traction power, and rolling stock interfaces. Effective delivery requires the ability to operate across interconnected technical packages while maintaining control of contractual obligations, changes, claims, costs, and commercial risks.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related field.
* 15+ years of commercial management experience on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
* Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems.
* Experience involving systems such as signaling, telecommunications, electrification or traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.
* Strong working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or similar contract frameworks.
* Practical knowledge of contract change and claims processes.
* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience engaging with project stakeholders.
* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and matrix organizations.
Working at AECOM
This position is part of AECOM\'s Transportation business line and supports the delivery of major infrastructure programs. Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients through advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, the delivery model, and contractual obligations.
* Lead full lifecycle contract administration, including variations, claims management, and change control governance.
* Negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to secure value-for-money outcomes and manage commercial exposure.
* Monitor budgets, forecasts, commitments, earned value, cost control, and cash management.
* Ensure supply chain activities comply with procurement policies, legal requirements, and relevant standards.
* Work with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to align scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
* Support configuration and interface management across rail systems.
* Lead commercial risk identification, quantification, mitigation, and opportunity tracking while supporting contingency management.
* Prepare commercial reports, dashboards, recommendations, and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders.
* Build, mentor, and manage commercial teams while promoting consistent procedures and commercial practices.
Rail Systems and Contract Expertise
The role covers commercial management across signaling, telecommunications, electrification and traction power, and rolling stock interfaces. Effective delivery requires the ability to operate across interconnected technical packages while maintaining control of contractual obligations, changes, claims, costs, and commercial risks.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related field.
* 15+ years of commercial management experience on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
* Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems.
* Experience involving systems such as signaling, telecommunications, electrification or traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.
* Strong working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or similar contract frameworks.
* Practical knowledge of contract change and claims processes.
* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience engaging with project stakeholders.
* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and matrix organizations.
Working at AECOM
This position is part of AECOM\'s Transportation business line and supports the delivery of major infrastructure programs. Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients through advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
