Assistant Manager -Commercial (CDU4) - 20005424

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment organization in Riyadh seeks a Commercial Officer to support the commercial manager and team with project matters. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree and has at least 5 years of experience in commercial roles within large-scale projects. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, monitoring performance, and contributing to procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic skills are an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial roles within large-scale infrastructure, entertainment, or real estate projects.
• Experience working on Saudi giga projects or with government-backed entities is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team in managing all project commercial matters.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and consultant agreements.
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to support financial control and reporting.
• Contribute to procurement strategies that align with Qiddiya’s vision.
• Support cost optimization initiatives in conjunction with the contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Aconex

Oracle Primavera

SAP

Excel

Job description

Role Reports to: Commercial Manager

The Role Requirements

• Support the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team in managing all project commercial matters
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and consultant agreements in line with QIC standards
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Track project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to support financial control and reporting
• Contribute to procurement strategies that align with Qiddiya’s vision and delivery timelines
• Assist in processing and submitting interim and final payment applications for payment
• Coordinate with project controls, finance, and delivery teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and cash flow forecasting
• Maintain commercial registers including bonds, insurances, variations, claims, and change orders
• Visit the construction site(s) regularly to check project progress and liaise with contractors to determine their requirements – highlight any concerns or risks
• Support cost optimization initiatives in conjunction with the contractors
• Support resolution of commercial disputes and claims in collaboration with legal and technical teams
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of commercial documentation
• Assist with the preparation of commercial reports and presentations for review by QIC senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with Qiddiya’s governance, audit, and reporting frameworks
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation related to commercial and contractual matters
• Support benchmarking, market analysis, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial roles within large-scale infrastructure, entertainment, or real estate projects
• Experience working on Saudi giga projects or with government-backed entities is highly desirable
• Knowledge of FIDIC and other international contract forms
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in commercial software tools (e.g., Aconex, Oracle Primavera, SAP, Excel)
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with complex stakeholder dynamics