Lead Commercial Manager - Residential Developments

People Group Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Arabia seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Riyadh team, supporting the delivery of major residential developments and leading commercial performance across a high-profile programme.

You will manage pre-contract through to delivery and close-out, work with project, cost, procurement and delivery teams, and provide commercial leadership, contract administration and risk mitigation across the project lifecycle in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in construction or real estate.
• Strong residential project experience.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial risk management.
• Experience managing variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of residential projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead commercial management activities across procurement, contract administration and project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial performance.
• Manage variations, change control, claims and commercial risks.
• Review and assess contractor applications, valuations and payment processes.
• Support procurement and tendering activities, including commercial evaluations and negotiations.
• Prepare and review commercial reports, forecasts and project financial information.
• Manage and administer contracts in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Identify commercial opportunities and risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, clients and internal project teams.
• Provide clear commercial advice and recommendations to project leadership.
• Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies and processes.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of major residential developments across the programme.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Commercial management

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Analytical & reporting skills

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management/Construction Management

RICS membership advantageous

Job description

People Group Arabia seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Riyadh team, supporting the delivery of major residential developments and leading commercial performance across a high-profile programme.

You will manage pre-contract through to delivery and close-out, work with project, cost, procurement and delivery teams, and provide commercial leadership, contract administration and risk mitigation across the project lifecycle in Saudi Arabia.