Strategic Commercial Lead – Infrastructure Contracts

Parsons

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 391,000 - 614,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons Corporation is recruiting a Senior Commercial Manager - Contract Strategy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead commercial governance for a high-value construction program. The role involves shaping commercial strategy, managing contract portfolios, overseeing finances, and leading negotiations on changes, claims, and disputes.

Extensive experience with Design-Build, FIDIC/NEC contracts, and KSA procurement is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of commercial-management experience within the Construction industry.
Track record of managing major construction or infrastructure programs.
Broad experience across cost management, procurement, contracts, claims, and change control.
Strong familiarity with KSA regulations, procurement practices, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Establish the commercial-management plan and define controls for contracts, costs, procurement, changes, and reporting.
Translate project objectives into practical commercial and contract-management strategies.
Direct cost planning, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and earned-value analysis.
Review cost performance and identify variances requiring management attention.
Lead negotiations involving major variations, change orders, claims, and emerging disputes.