Commercial Strategy Director, Citywide Infrastructure

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya leads the commercial strategy for citywide infrastructure programs, delivering governance, cost control, contract administration, and risk mitigation across a complex project portfolio.

The role provides executive direction for commercial activities, optimizing financial efficiency and enabling successful project delivery aligned with organizational objectives.

You will establish robust frameworks, oversee major contracts, and support informed executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• MRICS, FRICS, CCM, PMP, MBA or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the commercial strategy for citywide infrastructure programs.
• Oversee all pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities, including procurement strategy, cost planning, contract administration, and commercial governance
• Direct commercial management activities across major infrastructure projects, utilities networks, transportation systems, public realm developments, and enabling works programs
• Lead the evaluation of commercial proposals, tender strategies, contract awards, and procurement recommendations
• Manage high-value negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, utility providers, and strategic partners
• Oversee cost forecasting, budget monitoring, financial commitments, and portfolio-level commercial performance reporting
• Direct claims management, change control, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation activities across the infrastructure portfolio
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Project Delivery, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Risk teams to support project objectives and governance requirements
• Establish and maintain commercial policies, procedures, controls, and performance standards to ensure consistency and compliance
• Identify value engineering opportunities, cost optimization initiatives, and commercial improvement strategies
• Provide executive-level commercial advice, recommendations, and reporting to leadership committees and governance forums
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing commercial teams while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Commercial management

Infrastructure cost management

Contract administration

Procurement strategy

Claims management

Risk management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Qiddiya leads the commercial strategy for citywide infrastructure programs, delivering governance, cost control, contract administration, and risk mitigation across a complex project portfolio.

The role provides executive direction for commercial activities, optimizing financial efficiency and enabling successful project delivery aligned with organizational objectives.

You will establish robust frameworks, oversee major contracts, and support informed executive decision-making.