B Gaffoor MRICS

CEO

Doha, Qatar10 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Over 25 years of experience in GCC construction industry.
Expert in FIDIC contract administration and commercial management.
Proven track record in delivering multi-billion QAR/SAR projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Construction Management Expert with extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Skills

Core Skills

Contract AdministrationCommercial Management

Other Skills

Cost ManagementChange ManagementDispute ResolutionBudget ForecastingGovernment Contract ManagementProblem SolvingDisability Claims ManagementTeam ManagementProcurementCost ControlQuantity SurveyingCommunicationFIDICEngineeringMicrosoft Office

About

Contracts and Commercial Director with over 25 years of experience across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC. Chartered professional (MRICS, MCIArb, MCIOB) specializing in contract administration, commercial management, and construction claims under FIDIC 1999 and 2017 forms. I lead contract and commercial functions from pre-award to final account, covering tender evaluation, cost control, variations, claims, and dispute management. I focus on risk management, entitlement recovery, and building commercial discipline across project teams. My experience spans large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, and hospitality projects with leading developers, consultants, and contractors. I have delivered commercially sound outcomes on multi-billion QAR and SAR portfolios by combining technical expertise with strategic negotiation. Core expertise: • Contract Administration (FIDIC 1999 & 2017) • Claims & Dispute Management • Cost Control & Value Engineering • Change and Risk Management • Commercial Strategy and Final Accounts • Leadership of Commercial & QS Teams Committed to fairness, transparency, and contractual integrity.

Experience

Confidential

Contracts and Commercial Director for Qatar and KSA

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Qatar & KSA · On-site

Cost ManagementContract AdministrationCommercial Management

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2 roles

Commercial Director

Apr 2023 – Feb 2024 · 10 mos · Saudi Arabia · On-site

As the Commercial Director responsible for effectively managing the remarkable projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) -
1. Main Construction Works for Yanbu Entertainment Complex
2. Main Construction Works for Madinah Entertainment Complex
3. Main Construction Works for Tabuk Entertainment Complex
4. Main Construction Works for Taif Entertainment Complex

Change ManagementDispute ResolutionCommercial ManagementContract Administration

Senior Contract & Commercial Manager

Jul 2021 – May 2022 · 10 mos · Doha, Qatar · On-site

Project : The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, currently in development, will be the world’s most sophisticated museum dedicated to sport. Its team will research, collect and share the story of global and Qatari sport in an engaging, empowering and entertaining way.
3-2-1 will become a widely recognised national and international centre for sports history, heritage and knowledge, promoting and encouraging academic research. It is also a member of the Olympic Museum Network, which currently unites 22 Olympic museums worldwide.

Budget ForecastingGovernment Contract ManagementProblem SolvingDisability Claims ManagementTeam ManagementChange Management+3

Supreme committee for delivery & legacy

Senior Commercial Manager [ Seconded by Mosanada]

May 2022 – Apr 2023 · 11 mos · Doha, Qatar · On-site

Lead Commercial Role for FIFA WC 2022 supporting the Supreme Committee of Legacy
Commercial Team in the management and execution of
Contracts related to their client Base – Aspire Zone
Foundation, Supreme Committee and Ministry of Culture and Sport

Budget ForecastingGovernment Contract ManagementProblem SolvingDisability Claims ManagementTeam ManagementCommercial Management+4

Imar trading and contracting co.

Project Commercial Manager

Nov 2018 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Qatar

Project: 1. Qatar National Museum
2. Doha Oasis Mix uses development

Budget ForecastingGovernment Contract ManagementProblem SolvingDisability Claims ManagementTeam ManagementChange Management+3

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Commercial Lead

Nov 2015 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Doha, Qatar

Project : Lusail Marina Development
All Contractual and Site Administration activities. Periodic Reporting to internal management procedures for Internal Audits on Cash Flow, Cost Reporting, Variations (including management of IFC drawings issues and preliminary costings), certification, and EOT/cost claims. Progressive monitoring on QAR 700 Million projects comprising all infrastructure construction disciplines and services. Guidance to project management with contractual obligations & requirements of trackwork.

Budget ForecastingGovernment Contract ManagementProblem SolvingDisability Claims ManagementTeam ManagementChange Management+3