Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Contracts

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Contracts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a major construction program. The role links project execution with financial performance and contractual compliance and covers cost planning, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, earned-value analysis, claims, variations, risk management, and high-value contract administration.

You will lead commercial professionals and represent the project in discussions with clients, authorities, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years progressive commercial-management experience on large engineering or mega-construction programs.
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi regulatory and procurement frameworks and Vision 2030 developments.
• Fluent English with strong written and spoken communication; able to present to C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Monitor budgets, actual expenditure, commitments, and forecast costs.
• Apply earned-value analysis to evaluate cost and delivery performance.
• Present accurate commercial information to project and executive leadership.
• Administer FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke contract arrangements.
• Verify compliance with contractual obligations and approval procedures.
• Mentor commercial team members and strengthen capability.
• Protect Parsons and client interests while advising on contractual interpretation and notices.

Skills

Infrastructure commercial management

FIDIC contracts

NEC contracts

Design-Build delivery

Design-Bid-Build delivery

Project-management consultancy

KSA procurement requirements

Cost planning

Project budgeting

Cash-flow forecasting

Earned-value analysis

Commercial reporting

Contract administration

Contractual entitlement

Variation assessment

Change-order management

Construction claims

Dispute resolution

Financial-risk analysis

Contract-risk mitigation

Commercial negotiations

Value optimization

Executive presentations

Quantity-surveying leadership

Cost-engineering management

C-suite communication

Education

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

Job description

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Contracts Job Snapshot

Role: Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Contracts

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Contracts Administration

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Parsons is hiring a Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Contracts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a major program within the Construction industry. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery-partner team, the manager will connect project execution with financial performance and contractual compliance. The position covers cost planning, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, earned-value analysis, claims, variations, risk management, and high-value contract administration. The successful candidate will also lead commercial professionals and represent the project in discussions with clients, authorities, contractors, and executive leadership.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: Contracts Administration

Salary: 30000-45000 SAR per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

Commercial control is central to the success of large infrastructure developments involving multiple contracts, delivery models, contractors, and government stakeholders. Cost movement, contractual ambiguity, or poorly managed changes can quickly affect profitability and approved budgets. The Commercial Manager will provide the financial and contractual discipline needed to identify exposure early and maintain defensible project records. Effective negotiation and reporting will help protect Parsons and client interests while supporting fair and timely commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Monitor approved budgets, actual expenditure, commitments, and forecast costs.
• Apply earned-value analysis to evaluate cost and delivery performance.
• Present accurate commercial information to project and executive leadership.
• Administer FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke contract arrangements.
• Verify compliance with contractual obligations and approval procedures.
• Maintain alignment with KSA procurement laws and corporate policies.
• Provide advice on contract interpretation, entitlement, notices, and obligations.
• Identify contractual and financial risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency measures for major exposure.
• Protect the commercial interests of Parsons and the client.
• Assess variations, change orders, claims, and supporting documentation.
• Lead negotiations involving significant commercial changes.
• Support early dispute avoidance and structured issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and decision evidence.
• Serve as the main commercial contact for the client.
• Coordinate with government authorities, consultants, contractors, and major subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities for value optimization and improved commercial outcomes.
• Support pricing reviews and commercial decision-making.
• Lead Quantity Surveyors, Cost Engineers, and other commercial-team members.
• Allocate responsibilities and review the quality of commercial outputs.
• Mentor team members and strengthen professional and technical capability.
• Promote integrity, accountability, collaboration, and consistent contract administration.
• Escalate material commercial matters with clear recommendations.
• Support the successful financial closeout of project contracts.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive commercial-management experience.
• Proven involvement in large global engineering or mega-construction programs.
• Essential professional experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region.
• Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory and procurement frameworks.
• Familiarity with the delivery environment of Vision 2030 developments.
• Expert knowledge of FIDIC contract forms.
• Experience with Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and project-management consultancy models.
• Strong capability in budgeting, cost forecasting, claims, and change management.
• Ability to evaluate financial and contractual risk.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to C-suite executives.
• Proven team-leadership and professional-development capability.
• MRICS, FRICS, or equivalent chartered status is highly preferred.

Skills Set

• Infrastructure commercial management
• FIDIC contracts
• NEC contracts
• Bespoke contracts
• Design-Build delivery
• Design-Bid-Build delivery
• Project-management consultancy
• KSA procurement requirements
• Cost planning
• Project budgeting
• Cash-flow forecasting
• Earned-value analysis
• Commercial reporting
• Contract administration
• Contractual entitlement
• Variation assessment
• Change-order management
• Construction claims
• Dispute resolution
• Financial-risk analysis
• Contract-risk mitigation
• Commercial negotiations
• Value optimization
• Executive presentations
• Quantity-surveying leadership
• Cost-engineering management
• C-suite communication

Why Join Us

This opportunity places the Commercial Manager at the center of financial and contractual decision-making on a major Riyadh infrastructure program. The position offers substantial exposure to high-value contracts, sophisticated delivery models, government stakeholders, and executive-level reporting. It provides a strong pathway toward senior commercial management, commercial-director, and major-program leadership within Saudi Arabia 's expanding Construction market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, commercial management, construction supervision, and program-management services for complex infrastructure developments. Its teams help clients manage contracts, control financial risk, and protect long-term project value.