Commercial Manager – Saudi National

Egis Group; AlUla; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in AlUla seeks a Commercial Lead to oversee post-contract commercial and cost management activities. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience with multinational project management firms and demonstrate expertise in FIDIC-based contracts and claims management. Strong negotiation skills and a bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering are essential. This role demands exceptional commercial acumen to ensure organizational compliance and successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in post-contract commercial management.
• Proven expertise in variation/change management and claims.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award commercial activities ensuring compliance.
• Lead Variation Order and Change Control process.
• Review and negotiate claims from contractors.

Skills

Post-contract commercial management

FIDIC-based contracts

Claims management

Negotiation skills

Strong commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Candy

Job description

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Job Description

The Commercial Lead will oversee all post-contract commercial and cost management activities for assigned infrastructure packages within the AlUla Infrastructure Programme. The role focuses on leading variation and change management processes, managing cost consultants, contractors, and site supervision teams, ensuring compliance with the client’s governance and control procedures and safeguarding the programme’s commercial interests across multiple task orders and contractors.

The position requires strong experience with multinational PMCs/PgMCs/PMO or international cost consultants, excellent understanding of FIDIC-based post-contract administration, and a proven ability to manage claims, prolongation costs, and multiple stakeholders within a fast-track environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Post-Contract Administration

• Manage all post-award commercial activities for assigned task orders, ensuring contractual compliance and alignment with the Client’s policies and procedures.
• Review and certify Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) for contractors and site supervision consultants, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approved deliverables.
• Oversee and track Purchase Orders (POs) and contract variations for supervision consultants and third-party service providers.
• Maintain clear documentation of approvals, change notices, and correspondence in line with the programme’s governance model.

2. Variation Orders & Change Management

• Lead the Variation Order (VO) and Change Control process from identification to final approval.
• Evaluate cost implications of design or scope changes, liaising with the design, technical, construction and planning teams.
• Ensure all variations are recorded, justified, and approved through the defined Client approval matrix.
• Maintain a comprehensive Change Register across all assigned packages.

3. Claims & Prolongation Management

• Review, analyze, and negotiate claims from contractors and consultants, including prolongation, delay, and disruption claims.
• Provide commercial recommendations and strategies to mitigate financial and time exposure to the Client.

4. Cost Consultant and Stakeholder Management

• Manage the performance and deliverables of appointed Cost Consultants, ensuring consistent application of cost reporting, forecasting, and value engineering principles.
• Support site supervision consultants with commercial and contractual guidance to ensure alignment across all project interfaces.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, and technical teams to ensure commercial alignment throughout project execution.

5. Reporting & Governance

• Prepare monthly Commercial Reports summarizing financial performance, variation status, forecast final account, and claim exposure.
• Maintain cost control systems and dashboards in line with the client’s financial governance requirements.
• Participate in internal and client commercial reviews, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with project JV and cleint integrated management system for contracts and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in post-contract commercial management, with major exposure to multinational PMCs or international cost consultancy firms.
• Proven expertise in FIDIC-based contracts, variation/change management, claims, and prolongation costs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple consultants and contractors across complex infrastructure or mixed-use development programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of governance frameworks in large public-sector or semi-government entities.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage.
• Chartered Membership (MRICS or FRICS) is mandatory.

Additional Information

Preferred Skills

• Experience in cost management tools (e.g., CostX, Candy, or similar).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary commercial teams and operate under tight