Strategic Commercial Director – Mega GCC Projects

Jasara Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasara Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Associate Commercial Director to lead strategic commercial activities for large-scale GCC projects. You will guide contract administration, procurement, cost control, and financial performance, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors to safeguard project value.

The role requires 18+ years in commercial management, with a strong background in FIDIC-based contracts, GCC practices, and leadership of multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline is required.
• Extensive senior experience in commercial management, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost management on mega projects.
• Experience in GCC construction/infrastructure market and working with PMCs or main contractors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial management activities including contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims management, variations and risk mitigation across major projects.
• Provide strategic oversight of project cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, financial controls and expenditure monitoring.
• Direct procurement strategies, tendering processes, contract negotiations, supplier and subcontractor management and commercial evaluation.
• Ensure effective management of contractual obligations including payment certifications, change management, claims assessment, dispute resolution and compliance.
• Develop and implement commercial policies, procedures, frameworks and strategies aligned with project delivery requirements.
• Monitor project commercial performance, identify financial and contractual risks and provide recommendations on cost optimization.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors to resolve commercial issues and protect project interests.
• Lead and develop commercial, procurement, quantity surveying and cost management teams; ensure best practices.
• Provide senior-level commercial advice, management reports and strategic recommendations on project financial performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Jasara Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Associate Commercial Director to lead strategic commercial activities for large-scale GCC projects. You will guide contract administration, procurement, cost control, and financial performance, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors to safeguard project value.

The role requires 18+ years in commercial management, with a strong background in FIDIC-based contracts, GCC practices, and leadership of multi-disciplinary