Senior Commercial Lead – Mega Infrastructure (FIDIC)

Jones Lang LaSalle; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a senior commercial manager to lead commercial and cost-management for the Diriyah Square development. You will oversee FIDIC-based contracts, validate cost consultant deliverables, and drive financial reporting and reporting to senior management.

The role requires 12-15 years in commercial management within construction, experience with mega-projects (US$500M+), and GCC/Saudi familiarity. On-site with regional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• MRICS, CIOB or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
• 12-15 years of commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with FIDIC contract conditions as part of an Engineer or PMC team.
• Experience managing commercial aspects of mega-projects (US$500M+) and GCC region experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive commercial management services as part of the FIDIC Engineer and PMC team for Diriyah Square development.
• Administer FIDIC contract conditions ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and procedures.
• Review, evaluate and make recommendations on contractor payment applications, variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple work packages and contracts simultaneously.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior management and clients.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities implementing mitigation strategies.
• Provide direct oversight and management of the appointed cost consultant.
• Review and validate cost consultant deliverables including valuations, cost reports and change order assessments.
• Ensure cost consultant performance meets project requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate cost management activities between the cost consultant contractors and client.
• Challenge and verify cost consultant recommendations and cost forecasts.
• Lead the administration of FIDIC-based contracts including Red Book, Yellow Book or Silver Book conditions.
• Issue Engineer instructions, determinations and certificates in accordance with FIDIC procedures.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractor claims for additional time and money.
• Manage variation order processes from inception through approval and implementation.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and records.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance against approved baselines.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and expenditure projections.
• Review and approve interim payment certificates.
• Manage final account processes and close-out procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Skills

FIDIC contract conditions

Contract administration

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

MRICS/CIOB desirable

Tools

Project management software

Cost control software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a senior commercial manager to lead commercial and cost-management for the Diriyah Square development. You will oversee FIDIC-based contracts, validate cost consultant deliverables, and drive financial reporting and reporting to senior management.

The role requires 12-15 years in commercial management within construction, experience with mega-projects (US$500M+), and GCC/Saudi familiarity. On-site with regional travel.