Contracts & Commercial Director

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a seasoned Contracts & Commercial Director to oversee contract activity for a division, major market segment, or large project. Travel to client sites may be required before approval or during life of contract.

You will guide contract administration, staffing, and negotiations while coordinating with Commercial, PMO, and project controls teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliant execution.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in contracts/commercial leadership.
• Experience in PMO/PMC projects.
• Ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration.
• Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise.
• Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.
• Collaborates with Commercial team, project management, project controls management to support contract negotiations and administration.
• Reviews RFQs to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.
• Negotiates the more difficult, or complex, contractual issues.
• Interacts with different departments within SAPL, with Client and others to enable proper execution of services.
• Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying

MRICS/MCIPS

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

CostX

Job description

Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Director

Parsons is looking for an experienced Contracts & Commercial Director to join our team! In this role you will manage all contract activity for a Division, a major market segment, or for a major project.

Travel to the client’s offices or the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration.
• Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise.
• Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.
• Collaborates with Commercial team, project management, project controls management to ensure proper support contract negotiations and administration.
• Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.
• Negotiates the more difficult, or complex, contractual issues.
• Interact with different departments within the SAPL, with Client and others to enable proper execution of services.
• Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Experience Required:

• 20+ years of experience is required.
• Experience in PMO/PMC projects.
• Ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.
• Experience in FIDIC contracts.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent.

Skills Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Project Management software packages typically associated with contract administration and cost management.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.

Company Industry: Construction

Department / Functional Area: Corporate

Closing Date: 5 January 2027