Strategic Commercial Director — GCC Megaprojects

JASARA PMC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA PMC in Saudi Arabia seeks an Associate Commercial Director to lead commercial, procurement and cost management on mega GCC projects. You will shape contract strategy, manage risk, and drive value across multi-package initiatives, reporting to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 18+ years of experience in PMC or contracting, strong GCC knowledge, and MRICS/FRICS is a plus; you will lead diverse teams and ensure budgets and contractual obligations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 18 years of professional experience in commercial management, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost management within construction/infrastructure.
• Extensive GCC/Saudi Arabia experience on mega projects, preferably with PMC or main contractors.
• Proven leadership in contract administration, procurement strategy, cost control, claims management, and negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of international contract forms (FIDIC) and GCC practices.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary commercial and procurement teams on complex developments.
• Understanding of project financial management, cost forecasting, value engineering, and governance.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• MRICS/FRICS or equivalent qualifications would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial management activities including contract administration, negotiations, claims management, variations, and risk mitigation across major projects.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls and expenditure monitoring to ensure effective cost management and budget compliance.
• Direct procurement strategies, tendering processes, contract negotiations, supplier and subcontractor management, and commercial evaluation.
• Ensure effective contract administration including payment certifications, change management, claims assessment, dispute resolution, and compliance.
• Develop and implement commercial policies, procedures, frameworks, and strategies aligned with objectives and delivery requirements.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify risks, and advise on cost optimization and improvements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve commercial issues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Cost management

Procurement management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Job description

JASARA PMC in Saudi Arabia seeks an Associate Commercial Director to lead commercial, procurement and cost management on mega GCC projects. You will shape contract strategy, manage risk, and drive value across multi-package initiatives, reporting to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 18+ years of experience in PMC or contracting, strong GCC knowledge, and MRICS/FRICS is a plus; you will lead diverse teams and ensure budgets and contractual obligations are met.