Associate Commercial Director

Jasara Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasara Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Associate Commercial Director to lead strategic commercial activities for large-scale GCC projects. You will guide contract administration, procurement, cost control, and financial performance, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors to safeguard project value.

The role requires 18+ years in commercial management, with a strong background in FIDIC-based contracts, GCC practices, and leadership of multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline is required.
• Extensive senior experience in commercial management, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost management on mega projects.
• Experience in GCC construction/infrastructure market and working with PMCs or main contractors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial management activities including contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims management, variations and risk mitigation across major projects.
• Provide strategic oversight of project cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, financial controls and expenditure monitoring.
• Direct procurement strategies, tendering processes, contract negotiations, supplier and subcontractor management and commercial evaluation.
• Ensure effective management of contractual obligations including payment certifications, change management, claims assessment, dispute resolution and compliance.
• Develop and implement commercial policies, procedures, frameworks and strategies aligned with project delivery requirements.
• Monitor project commercial performance, identify financial and contractual risks and provide recommendations on cost optimization.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors to resolve commercial issues and protect project interests.
• Lead and develop commercial, procurement, quantity surveying and cost management teams; ensure best practices.
• Provide senior-level commercial advice, management reports and strategic recommendations on project financial performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Position Overview The Associate Commercial Director will provide strategic commercial leadership and oversight of commercial procurement and cost management functions across large-scale complex mega projects in the GCC region. The role involves managing commercial strategies, contractual obligations, procurement activities, cost control and financial performance to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working on major developments within either a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contracting organization or a combination of both with a strong understanding of the GCC construction and infrastructure market.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Lead and oversee commercial management activities including contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims management, variations and contractual risk mitigation across major projects.

Cost Management and Control

Provide strategic oversight of project cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, financial controls and expenditure monitoring to ensure effective cost management and budget compliance.

Procurement Management

Direct procurement strategies, tendering processes, contract negotiations, supplier and subcontractor management and commercial evaluation to achieve value for money and project objectives.

Contract Administration

Ensure effective management of contractual obligations including payment certifications, change management, claims assessment, dispute resolution and contractual compliance.

Commercial Strategy

Develop and implement commercial policies, procedures, frameworks and strategies aligned with organizational objectives and project delivery requirements.

Financial Performance

Monitor project commercial performance, identify financial and contractual risks and provide recommendations to senior management on cost optimization and commercial improvements.

Stakeholder Management

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and other key stakeholders to resolve commercial issues and protect project interests.

Leadership and Governance

Lead, mentor and develop commercial, procurement, quantity surveying and cost management teams ensuring consistent application of commercial standards and best practices.

Reporting and Advisory

Provide senior-level commercial advice, management reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership on project financial performance contractual exposure, procurement status and commercial risks.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 18 years of professional experience in commercial management, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost management within the construction and infrastructure sectors. Extensive experience in managing the commercial aspects of large-scale mega projects within the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia. Proven experience working with Project Management Consultancies (PMC), main contractors, or a combination of both. Strong track record in commercial leadership, contract administration, procurement strategy, cost control, claims management, and commercial negotiations. Demonstrated experience managing complex contracts, high-value procurement packages, project budgets, and commercial risks. Extensive knowledge of international contract forms, particularly FIDIC, and GCC construction contractual practices. Experience leading multidisciplinary commercial and procurement teams across complex, multi-package developments. Strong understanding of project financial management, cost forecasting, value engineering, and commercial governance. Excellent leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and decision-making skills. Professional certifications such as MRICS, FRICS, or equivalent commercial or quantity surveying qualifications would be an advantage.