Director of Contracts & Commercial Strategy

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Contracts & Commercial Director to lead contract activity for a division or major project. The role may involve travel to client offices or project sites before final acceptance and during the contract life.

The candidate should have 20+ years of experience, MRICS/MCIPS or equivalent, and strong negotiation and contract administration skills, including familiarity with FIDIC contracts. Excellent communication and management capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• 20+ years of experience is required
• Experience in PMO/PMC projects
• MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts
• Must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Project Management software packages typically associated with contract administration and cost management
• Ability to perform in a management capacity is also required
• Experience in 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 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 act 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.

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced Contracts & Commercial Director to lead contract activity for a division or major project. The role may involve travel to client offices or project sites before final acceptance and during the contract life.

The candidate should have 20+ years of experience, MRICS/MCIPS or equivalent, and strong negotiation and contract administration skills, including familiarity with FIDIC contracts. Excellent communication and management capabilities are essential.