Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm to lead commercial management, contract administration, cost control, claims, variations, procurement and financial governance on a major public realm program in Diriyah.

The role covers FIDIC-based contracts across multiple packages, handling change management, payments, forecasts, risk, and final accounts while coordinating with client, consultants, contractors and Parsons teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Contracts or related discipline
• At least 10 years of commercial, contracts, quantity surveying or cost management experience on major construction/infrastructure programs
• Strong experience administering FIDIC or comparable international contracts
• Proven ability to manage variations, claims, extensions of time, payments and dispute resolution
• Experience leading commercial teams on multi-package projects with cost reporting and forecasting

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial, contracts, and cost management across the public realm project
• Establish commercial controls aligned with client objectives and Parsons procedures
• Administer FIDIC or equivalent contracts across multiple construction packages
• Manage notices, correspondence, obligations, and commercial records
• Review and evaluate contractor variations and change proposals
• Assess claims for additional cost and EOT; negotiate settlements and final accounts

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

FIDIC contracts

Cost control

Change management

Forecasting

Cash flow

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Job description

Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm Job Snapshot Role: Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Management Experience: Minimum 10 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior Construction opportunity leading commercial management, contract administration, cost control, claims, variations, procurement, and financial governance across a major public realm development in Diriyah. Parsons is hiring an experienced commercial leader to manage FIDIC-based contracts, oversee multi-package cost performance, strengthen change control, and provide strategic commercial advice across parks, open spaces, streetscape, and related infrastructure works. Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Management Salary: 35000-50000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Project Commercial Manager will provide senior commercial leadership for a large-scale site-based public realm program comprising iconic parks, neighborhood parks, open spaces, and more than 55 kilometers of streetscape. The role will control the commercial position of the project from procurement and contract award through payment, change management, claims, forecasting, risk, and final account activities. By combining contractual discipline with cost intelligence and negotiation capability, the position will help protect budget, reduce disputes, and maintain commercial alignment between the client, consultants, contractors, and Parsons management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial, contracts, and cost management activities across the assigned public realm project.
• Establish and maintain commercial controls aligned with client objectives, project requirements, and Parsons procedures.
• Administer FIDIC or equivalent forms of contract across multiple construction packages.
• Manage contractual notices, correspondence, obligations, entitlements, and commercial records.
• Review and evaluate contractor variation submissions and change proposals.
• Assess claims for additional cost and extension of time.
• Develop commercially robust positions on entitlement, quantum, and contractual responsibility.
• Support dispute avoidance through early identification and structured resolution of contractual issues.
• Participate in negotiations associated with claims, variations, settlements, and final accounts.
• Coordinate dispute resolution activities where issues cannot be resolved through normal contract administration.
• Oversee procurement and contract award activities for project packages.
• Review scopes, tender documentation, commercial terms, and contract conditions before award.
• Support tender evaluations and commercial comparisons.
• Participate in contract negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate contract documentation with legal, procurement, and corporate support teams.
• Ensure awarded contracts accurately reflect negotiated commercial and technical requirements.
• Manage payment certification processes across contractors and consultants.
• Validate invoices, interim payment applications, and supporting commercial documentation.
• Confirm that certified amounts accurately reflect progress, contractual entitlement, and approved changes.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and commercial commitments.
• Maintain accurate cost capture across packages and workstreams.
• Prepare and update forecasts, cost reports, cash flow projections, and commercial dashboards.
• Identify emerging budget pressures and forecast potential cost overruns.
• Report commercial performance, liabilities, commitments, and financial risks to the client and senior management.
• Establish and maintain effective change management processes.
• Track proposed, pending, approved, and rejected changes across the project.
• Evaluate the cost, schedule, and contractual implications of proposed changes.
• Negotiate change orders and support their formalization through approved governance processes.
• Ensure changes are properly documented before implementation wherever contractually required.
• Maintain change registers and provide visibility of cumulative commercial exposure.
• Perform commercial risk assessments across contracts and packages.
• Identify contractual, procurement, financial, and delivery risks that could affect project performance.
• Develop mitigation strategies and advise project leadership on commercial exposure.
• Support risk reviews and commercial decision-making using current cost and contractual data.
• Provide early warning of issues that could materially affect budget, schedule, or contract position.
• Lead and mentor commercial managers, quantity surveyors, and supporting commercial personnel.
• Allocate responsibilities and ensure consistent application of commercial procedures.
• Review team outputs for accuracy, completeness, and contractual consistency.
• Promote strong commercial discipline across project and construction management teams.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Planning, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal, and Finance functions.
• Liaise directly with client representatives on significant contractual and commercial matters.
• Maintain productive relationships with consultants, contractors, and other delivery stakeholders.
• Resolve commercial issues without compromising the client 's contractual position.
• Support project audits, compliance reviews, and governance assessments.
• Maintain complete records for payments, changes, claims, negotiations, and commercial approvals.
• Ensure commercial processes remain auditable and consistent with project governance requirements.
• Support closeout activities including settlement of outstanding variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Provide senior management with clear recommendations on major commercial decisions.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Contracts, or another closely related discipline. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of relevant commercial, contracts, quantity surveying, or cost management experience, with substantial exposure to major construction and infrastructure programs. Strong practical experience administering FIDIC or comparable international forms of contract is essential. The successful candidate should have a proven record managing variations, claims, extensions of time, contractual correspondence, payment certification, and dispute resolution. Experience leading commercial management across large-scale, multi-package projects is particularly important. Candidates should demonstrate strong capability in cost reporting, forecasting, budget control, cash flow management, and change control. The role requires the ability to develop, negotiate, and defend well-reasoned commercial positions using contractual, financial, and project evidence. Experience managing multicultural commercial and quantity surveying teams is highly valuable. A background in major public realm, landscape, infrastructure, streetscape, or complex urban development projects will strengthen suitability. Strong negotiation, analytical, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to perform effectively in a senior management capacity.

Skills Set

Commercial management Contract administration FIDIC contracts Claims management Variation management Extension of time Dispute avoidance Dispute resolution Contract negotiations Cost management Cost control Budget management Cost forecasting Cash flow forecasting Commercial reporting Commercial dashboards Payment certification Interim payments Invoice validation Final accounts Procurement Tender evaluation Contract awards Change management Change orders Commercial risk Contractual risk Cost risk Financial risk Quantity surveying Multi-package projects Public realm projects Parks development Streetscape works Infrastructure contracts Contract correspondence Commercial governance Project audits Compliance reviews Claims negotiations Client management Contractor management Consultant coordination Commercial team leadership Project controls coordination Cost reporting Risk mitigation

Why Join Us

Large public realm programs require disciplined commercial leadership because design evolution, multiple construction packages, stakeholder requirements, claims, and change can quickly affect overall program value. This Riyadh opportunity provides direct responsibility for protecting commercial performance across a high-profile Diriyah development combining parks, open spaces, streetscape, and urban infrastructure. The role offers senior-level exposure to FIDIC administration, multi-package cost control, claims strategy, procurement, commercial risk, and client-facing decision-making while leading a commercial team within one of Saudi Arabia 's most significant urban development environments.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, construction management, program management, and infrastructure services across complex developments. In Saudi Arabia, its teams support major public realm and infrastructure programs through expertise in commercial management, contracts, quantity surveying, design, construction supervision, project controls, and program delivery.