Procurement Cost and Commercial Director

KBR; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement, Cost, and Commercial Director for a major built environment programme in Riyadh. This leadership role encompasses managing procurement, cost, and commercial activities, ensuring the project's success through strategic oversight and extensive experience in civil and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of overall experience.
• At least 10 years in a similar role.
• At least 5 years of Middle East experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages procurement activities, including evaluation processes.
• Develops and implements cost estimating and commercial strategies.
• Leads teams in cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Planning and organizing

HSE awareness

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Procurement, Cost and Commercial Director

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Project Description:

The project is a major built environment programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a self-sustaining hub offering iconic assets. KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of development and early works packages.

The Role:

Reporting to the Programme Director, the Procurement, Cost and Commercial Director is responsible for managing procurement, cost, and commercial activities of the PMC.

Main Responsibilities:

Procurement:

• Directs and manages the evaluation process for all tendered projects within the programme.
• Leads evaluation teams comprising PMC pre-contracts support staff, project controls staff, and design consultants.
• Ensures timely delivery of evaluation reports.
• Prepares evaluation reports, cover letters, and presentation documents for the client.
• Interfaces with the Main Project Steering Committee.

Cost:

• Develops and implements cost estimating and commercial strategies.
• Leads teams of cost controllers, estimators, contract administrators, and quantity surveyors.
• Coordinates with authorities to obtain necessary documentation for approvals.
• Establishes and maintains estimating, cost control, and reporting standards.
• Prepares and maintains project cost breakdown structures, budgets, cash flows, and cost reports.

Commercial:

• Leads the commercial team to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services within budget and in accordance with project procedures.
• Ensures timely production of commercial deliverables.
• Develops and implements commercial strategies.
• Interfaces with authorities for necessary documentation and approvals.
• Prepares commercial reports throughout the project lifecycle.

General:

• Prepares monthly and weekly reports.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Master's Degree.
• Minimum 20 years of overall experience.
• At least 10 years in a similar role.
• At least 5 years of Middle East experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, estimating, and commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing teams of over 20 people.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software.
• Membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., MRICS, FRICS).
• Experience with international contracting mechanisms like FIDIC, NCE.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Customer focus
• Planning and organizing
• Responsibility
• HSE awareness