Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm Development

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Project Commercial Manager for a major public realm development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will lead commercial management across multiple packages, administer FIDIC contracts, and guide procurement, cost control, and claims resolution on-site.

The role requires extensive experience in contracts administration, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure contractual compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Contracts, or related discipline.
• Experience in commercial management and cost control on large projects.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management, contract administration, procurement coordination, cost control and financial oversight.
• Provide commercial leadership across multiple construction packages and contracts.
• Review variations, claims, and contractual obligations; support risk management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Contracts

Job description

Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm Development Job Snapshot

Role: Project Commercial Manager – Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Industry: Construction – Function: Contracts Administration – Experience: 10 15 years (source wording; clarification required) – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On-site

Position OverviewParsons is seeking an experienced Project Commercial Manager to join its site-based construction supervision and project management team on a major public realm development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The development comprises a series of iconic and neighborhood parks, public open spaces, and more than 55 kilometers of streetscape. The program aims to create a vibrant, inclusive environment that improves livability, accessibility, and community wellbeing. The Project Commercial Manager will lead commercial management, contract administration, procurement coordination, cost control, and financial oversight activities throughout project delivery. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership across multiple construction packages, administer FIDIC or similar contracts, manage contractual changes and claims, and support effective financial and commercial risk management. Working closely with the client, consultants, contractors, quantity surveying personnel, and internal project teams, the position requires strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex contractual matters.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Contracts Administration
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Lead commercial, contractual, and cost management activities for the public realm development.
• Ensure commercial management practices align with client objectives, contractual requirements, and Parsons ' established standards.
• Provide commercial direction and guidance to project management and construction supervision teams.
• Oversee commercial performance across multiple project packages and construction activities.
• Maintain effective commercial controls to support project budgets, financial accountability, and contractual compliance.
• Advise project leadership on significant commercial matters affecting project delivery.
• Coordinate commercial management activities with relevant internal departments and project stakeholders.

Contract Administration and FIDIC Management

• Administer construction contracts using FIDIC or similar contractual frameworks.
• Manage contractual variations, claims, extensions of time, and associated commercial matters.
• Review contractual obligations and advise project teams on their commercial implications.
• Support the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractor claims.
• Coordinate dispute avoidance and dispute resolution activities when required.
• Maintain appropriate contract administration procedures and supporting records.
• Provide commercially sound recommendations concerning contractual issues and project obligations.

Procurement and Contract Awards

• Oversee procurement and contract award activities associated with project delivery.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and negotiation of construction contract documents.
• Support commercial evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Liaise with legal and corporate teams when contractual matters require specialist input.
• Ensure procurement and contract award activities remain aligned with project requirements and established procedures.
• Support effective coordination between procurement, commercial, and project management personnel.

Cost Management and Financial Control

• Oversee project cost management activities and maintain effective financial controls.
• Review and validate payment certificates, invoices, and related financial documentation.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of project costs.
• Monitor approved budgets, expenditure forecasts, and cash flow.
• Identify potential financial deviations and advise project leadership on appropriate responses.
• Prepare regular commercial and financial reports for the client and senior management.
• Develop and maintain commercial dashboards to support financial monitoring and management decisions.
• Coordinate with quantity surveying personnel to maintain consistency in cost reporting and financial assessments.

Change Management and Commercial Risk

• Establish and maintain structured change management processes for project activities.
• Evaluate proposed variations and change orders, including their contractual and financial implications.
• Coordinate the negotiation and formalization of approved contractual changes.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks affecting project delivery.
• Prepare commercial risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Advise project leadership on potential contractual exposure and financial consequences.
• Support proactive management of claims, variations, and commercial disputes.
• Maintain accurate records of commercial decisions and change management activities.

Stakeholder and Client Coordination

• Liaise with the client, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead discussions aimed at resolving commercial issues and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Present commercial assessments and recommendations to relevant project decision-makers.
• Support negotiations involving contractual changes, financial matters, and claims.
• Maintain clear communication regarding commercial risks, cost performance, and outstanding contractual issues.
• Promote collaborative resolution of commercial matters while protecting contractual interests.

Commercial Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor commercial management and quantity surveying personnel.
• Establish consistent commercial procedures and working practices across the team.
• Provide technical and professional guidance on cost management, contract administration, and commercial assessments.
• Monitor team performance and the quality of commercial deliverables.
• Encourage consistent application of established standards and industry best practices.
• Support effective coordination between commercial personnel and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Promote accountability, professional development, and effective teamwork.

Governance, Compliance, and Audits

• Support project audits, internal compliance reviews, and governance activities.
• Ensure commercial management practices comply with applicable Parsons and client policies.
• Maintain appropriate commercial documentation and supporting financial records.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and commercial compliance requirements.
• Support consistent implementation of contract administration and cost management procedures.
• Assist project leadership in maintaining transparent and accountable commercial processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Contracts, or a related discipline.
• Experience requirement stated in the source as 10 15 years; exact minimum or range requires employer confirmation.
• Strong experience administering FIDIC or similar forms of construction contract.
• Experience managing contractual claims, variations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Knowledge of commercial management and contractual procedures relevant to construction project delivery.
• Ability to assess contractual obligations and their financial and commercial implications.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in cost management, contract administration, and commercial leadership on large-scale, multi-package projects.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop, explain, and defend well-supported commercial positions.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience managing multicultural commercial and quantity surveying teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in a management capacity.
• Experience coordinating complex commercial matters involving clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Project Environment

The Project Commercial Manager will support a major public realm development in Riyadh involving extensive landscaping, parks, open spaces, and streetscape construction. The development includes more than 55 kilometers of streetscape alongside iconic and neighborhood parks designed to improve the accessibility and quality of public spaces. The position requires effective commercial oversight across multiple construction packages, with particular attention to contractual obligations, cost performance, procurement, change management, and commercial risk. Successful delivery will depend on strong coordination between the commercial team, construction supervision personnel, project management, contractors, consultants, and client representatives.

Working at Parsons

Parsons promotes a collaborative professional environment that values technical expertise, innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement. The company encourages employees to develop their capabilities while contributing to complex engineering, construction, and project management assignments. Parsons emphasizes employee wellbeing and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair representation at all job levels without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation supports engineering, construction supervision, and project management activities through multidisciplinary professional teams. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and effective project delivery while supporting client objectives and professional development.