Senior Commercial Leader – Major Infrastructure

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager - Commercial to lead procurement, contract administration, cost control, and financial reporting across major infrastructure projects. The role requires strategic thinking and strong leadership to align commercial activities with the company’s goals.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years’ experience in large-scale construction, with expertise in FIDIC contracts, risk management, and multi-stakeholder environments.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of commercial management experience in major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience across pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities.
• Proficiency in procurement, contract administration, cost management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims management, and commercial best practices.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is desirable.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Power BI, PRISM, SAP, CostX or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial, procurement, and contract management activities across major infrastructure projects
• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Manage contract administration, change management, and claims processes
• Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution activities
• Drive risk management initiatives and monitor commercial performance
• Collaborate with project controls, finance, procurement, and project delivery teams
• Lead stakeholder engagement with consultants, contractors, and internal business functions
• Mentor and develop commercial team members while promoting best practices and continuous improvement

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

PRISM

SAP

CostX

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager - Commercial to lead procurement, contract administration, cost control, and financial reporting across major infrastructure projects. The role requires strategic thinking and strong leadership to align commercial activities with the company’s goals.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years’ experience in large-scale construction, with expertise in FIDIC contracts, risk management, and multi-stakeholder environments.