Senior Commercial Manager - FIDIC Contracts

Parsons; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 350 000 - 600 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Parsons in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee FIDIC-based contracts for major infrastructure projects. You will lead measurement, valuation, variations, claims, and cost control, advising project teams and the FIDIC Engineer on commercial strategy and risk management.

The role requires 15+ years in quantity surveying and commercial management, strong English, and experience with FIDIC. Arabic is a plus; Saudi exposure is preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related.
• Minimum 15 years in quantity surveying and commercial management on major projects.
• Experience under FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Experience in measurement, valuation, interim payments, variations, and claims.
• Experience in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Understanding of construction methods, BOQ, specs, drawings, and controls.
• Knowledge of contract admin, risk management, and cost forecasting.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Professional membership preferred.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Experience supporting or working with FIDIC Engineer or client-side.

Responsabilidades

• Contract and Commercial Administration – support the FIDIC Engineer in administering and managing contracts.
• Interpret requirements for measurement, valuation, payments, variations, and notices.
• Maintain understanding of obligations, entitlements, risks, and procedures.
• Review Contractor submissions for compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain commercial records, trackers, and documentation.
• Ensure commercial recommendations are evidence-based and aligned with Client needs.
• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project teams.
• Measurement & Valuation – verify measurements, applications for payment, and records.
• Undertake independent valuation of works, changes, and entitlements; support final accounts.
• Payment Certification – review interim payments and prepare assessments and certificates.
• Coordinate with finance and project controls; monitor cash-flow risks.
• Change & Variation Management – administer change control; evaluate changes and cost estimates.
• Maintain change/variation registers and ensure proper instruction and incorporation.
• Claims & Dispute Support – assist with claims, prepare position papers and recommendations.
• Maintain records for audits and dispute resolution as required.
• Commercial Reporting & Cost Management – prepare reports on values, commitments, forecasts, and costs.
• Support dashboards, budgets, earned value, and risk benchmarking.
• Governance, Compliance & Assurance – ensure compliance with FIDIC and internal controls.

Conhecimentos

FIDIC contracts experience

Measurement & valuation

Payment certification

Cost management

Contract administration

English communication

Risk management

Project governance

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Commercial Manager - FIDIC Contracts Job Snapshot Role: Senior Commercial Manager Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Contracts Administration Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role will support the FIDIC Engineer in administering commercial and contractual matters under applicable FIDIC Design and Build contracts. Working across major construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure activities, the Senior Commercial Manager will oversee measurement and valuation, payment assessments, variations, claims, cost management, commercial reporting, and contract compliance while providing clear recommendations to project teams, the FIDIC Engineer, and the Client.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: Contracts Administration

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Responsibilities

Contract and Commercial Administration – Support the FIDIC Engineer in administering and managing infrastructure contracts in accordance with the applicable FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

Interpret contractual requirements covering measurement, valuation, payment, variations, extensions of time, claims, notices, and commercial correspondence.

Maintain a detailed understanding of contractual obligations, entitlements, risks, and commercial procedures.

Review Contractor submissions for compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.

Maintain commercial records, registers, trackers, and supporting documentation.

Ensure commercial recommendations and decisions are properly documented, evidence-based, and aligned with the Contract and Client requirements.

Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project teams.

Measurement and Valuation – Review and verify Contractor measurements, quantities, applications for payment, and supporting records. Undertake independent measurement and valuation of completed works, materials on site, approved changes, provisional sums, and other contractual entitlements. Assess executed works against the approved scope, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities, and contract rates. Apply valuation methodologies consistently and identify discrepancies, omissions, duplicate claims, unsupported quantities, and potential overpayments. The role will also support interim and final account assessments.

Payment Certification – Review Contractor applications for interim payment and provide recommendations to the FIDIC Engineer. Verify progress, quantities, approved variations, retention, advance payment recovery, liquidated damages, deductions, and other applicable adjustments. Prepare payment assessments and supporting commercial evaluations. Assist with the timely issuance of payment certificates in accordance with the Contract. Coordinate with Project Controls, Finance, and technical disciplines to validate progress and payment information. Monitor payment status and identify potential commercial and cash-flow risks.

Change and Variation Management – Administer change control in accordance with contractual requirements and established project procedures. Review Contractor notices, quotations, proposals, and claims associated with variations and changes, and prepare independent cost estimates where required. Evaluate proposed changes against scope, drawings, specifications, quantities, rates, resources, time implications, and applicable contractual provisions. Maintain change and variation registers covering status, value, approval authority, and potential cost exposure. Support the FIDIC Engineer in resolving commercial matters and negotiating fair and reasonable outcomes while ensuring approved changes are correctly instructed, evaluated, recorded, and incorporated into the contract value.

Claims and Dispute Support – Assist with Contractor claims involving variations, delay, disruption, extensions of time, loss and expense, and other contractual entitlements. Review contractual notices, contemporary records, substantiation, cause-and-effect analyses, and quantum assessments. Prepare commercial position papers, evaluation reports, and recommendations for the FIDIC Engineer and Client. Support the management and resolution of potential disputes in accordance with the Contract. Maintain accurate records of claims, potential claims, commercial issues, and associated risks. Provide commercial information and documentation for audits, expert reviews, and formal dispute-resolution processes when required.

Commercial Reporting and Cost Management – Prepare regular commercial reports covering contract values, commitments, forecasts, changes, payments, claims, risks, and projected final costs. Monitor actual and forecast expenditure against approved budgets and contract values while identifying cost trends, emerging risks, potential savings, and matters requiring management attention. The Senior Commercial Manager will provide accurate commercial information for dashboards, management reports, and Client briefings. The role will also support cost plans, cash-flow forecasts, earned value information, financial risk assessments, benchmarking, and lessons learned across the portfolio.

Governance, Compliance and Assurance – Maintain compliance with FIDIC requirements, Client procedures, delegated authorities, project governance, and internal commercial controls. Keep complete and auditable records covering measurements, valuations, certificates, approvals, correspondence, and commercial decisions. Support internal and external audits and respond to findings as required. Promote consistent application of commercial procedures across assigned contracts. Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, reporting, and risk management. Maintain high standards of professional conduct, integrity, confidentiality, and impartiality.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management on major construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience working under FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Experience in measurement, valuation, interim payment assessment, variations, claims, final accounts, and commercial reporting.
• Experience in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia, with knowledge of local construction practices, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Sound understanding of construction methods, contract pricing, Bills of Quantities, specifications, drawings, and project controls.
• Knowledge of contract administration, commercial risk management, and cost forecasting.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Professional membership is preferred.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Previous experience supporting or working within a FIDIC Engineer, Engineer 's Representative, Employer 's Representative, or Client-side organization is highly advantageous.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and managing commercial risks.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex projects while working alongside multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing, professional growth, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.