Senior Commercial Director, Facilities Management

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Saudi Arabia seeks a Commercial Director to lead the program's commercial management across FM service contracts, including procurement, contracting strategy, tendering, and contract administration. You will drive cost control, risk management, and strategic claims to safeguard profitability.

The role requires deep experience in contract management, vendor relations, and leadership of a commercial team within a regulated environment, preferably with FM or related sector exposure in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, contract management, law, engineering, FM or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management, vendor management, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and commercial principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian or GCC market and familiarity with local FM providers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Contracting Strategy: Develop and implement the procurement and contracting strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives and legal requirements.
• Tendering and Contract Award: Oversee tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award with transparency and compliance.
• Contract Administration: Ensure contract management activities, payments, variations, and claims are in line with contracts.
• Contracting Oversight: Maintain robust contracting processes, oversee negotiations and disputes.
• Claims Management: Develop procedures for strategic claims scrutiny and defense.
• Cost Management: Oversee the cost management system and budget reporting.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Stakeholder Interface: Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders pre- and post-contract.
• Team Leadership: Lead the commercial team including cost consultants and contract administrators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin / Contract Management / Law / Engineering / Facility Management)

Job description

Parsons in Saudi Arabia seeks a Commercial Director to lead the program's commercial management across FM service contracts, including procurement, contracting strategy, tendering, and contract administration. You will drive cost control, risk management, and strategic claims to safeguard profitability.

The role requires deep experience in contract management, vendor relations, and leadership of a commercial team within a regulated environment, preferably with FM or related sector exposure in