Commercial Manager

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leader in large-scale construction and landscape projects, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial, contractual, and cost management activities. You will manage budgets, contracts, procurement, and financial reporting to maximise project profitability.

Key duties include leading commercial activities across multiple projects, monitoring cost plans and cash flow, evaluating sub-contractor payments and variations, negotiating change orders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Extensive commercial experience in construction, infrastructure, or landscape contracting.
• Strong knowledge of contract types (FIDIC or similar) and cost control principles.
• Experience handling claims, variations, procurement, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company policies.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contract negotiations, subcontractor onboarding, and agreement finalization.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor payment applications, variations, and claims.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for mitigation and optimization.
• Manage cost control processes, cash flow analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, technical specifications, and pricing strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders, contractual claims, and dispute resolutions.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, finance teams, and legal advisors.
• Support project closeout, including final accounts, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Cost control software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial, contractual, and cost management aspects of large-scale construction and landscape projects. The ideal candidate will manage project budgets, contracts, claims, procurement, and financial reporting while ensuring strong commercial governance and maximizing project profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company policies.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contract negotiations, subcontractor onboarding, and agreement finalization.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor payment applications, variations, and claims.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for mitigation and optimization.
• Manage cost control processes, cash flow analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, technical specifications, and pricing strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders, contractual claims, and dispute resolutions.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, finance teams, and legal advisors.
• Support project closeout, including final accounts, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key suppliers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Extensive commercial experience in construction, infrastructure, or landscape contracting.
• Strong knowledge of contract types (FIDIC or similar), cost control principles, and commercial risk management.
• Proven experience handling claims, variations, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in commercial software/tools (e.g., ERP systems, cost control software).
• Professional certifications (MRICS, RICS) are an added advantage.