Senior Director, District Cooling Commercial

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية seeks a senior commercial leader to oversee district cooling programs, driving governance, procurement, and value optimization across development and operations. You will manage complex agreements, risk, and stakeholder interfaces to ensure sustainable outcomes.

You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams, guiding strategic decisions and leading a multidisciplinary commercial function with a focus on long-term value realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities related to district cooling projects, infrastructure programs, and operational service agreements.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to support district cooling development, expansion, and operational objectives.
• Oversee commercial evaluations, procurement strategies, tendering activities, and contract award recommendations.
• Manage commercial negotiations with district cooling operators, utility providers, contractors, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Lead the preparation and review of commercial agreements, concession arrangements, service contracts, and partnership frameworks.
• Monitor commercial performance, contractual obligations, revenue mechanisms, cost structures, and financial commitments.
• Oversee contract administration, variation management, claims resolution, and dispute management activities.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Utilities, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of commercial objectives.
• Assess commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation and value-enhancement strategies.
• Support business case development, investment evaluations, tariff assessments, and commercial feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements, commercial policies, regulatory obligations, and contractual commitments.
• Lead and develop commercial teams while promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Procurement and sourcing strategy

Financial and commercial analysis

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Commercial risk management

Claims and dispute resolution

Strategic planning

Leadership and team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية seeks a senior commercial leader to oversee district cooling programs, driving governance, procurement, and value optimization across development and operations. You will manage complex agreements, risk, and stakeholder interfaces to ensure sustainable outcomes.

You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams, guiding strategic decisions and leading a multidisciplinary commercial function with a focus on long-term value realization.