Parsons
CommercialDirector
“Commercial Director at Parsons. Skills: Contracts administration, Claims management, Commercial risk. Provide senior leadership and oversight. Coordinate with project team and client representatives”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business, Law, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field, Minimum 15 years of relevant post qualification experience, Recent experience in a senior Contracts Administration, Commercial Director, or equivalent leadership role, Proven experience managing contracts administration, claims, and commercial teams dealing with major contractual disputes, Experience working with a major contractor, engineering consultant, claims consultancy, or equivalent organization in a senior commercial or contracts capacity, experience providing advice on contracts, procurement, claims, disputes, and contract interpretation, Demonstrable track record across all stages of the project life cycle, including contractual frameworks, cost estimation, site management, cost management, contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution, knowledge of FIDIC contracts or equivalent standard forms of contract, Proven ability to develop successful relationships at senior level with clients, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience working on infrastructure mega projects, Middle East or KSA project experience preferred, Experience working in a PMC, PMCM, consultant, contractor, or claims advisory environment, Experience supporting complex claims, disputes, arbitration, adjudication, or expert witness related matters
What You'll Do.
Provide senior leadership and oversight
Coordinate with project team and client representatives
and manage systems and procedures
Provide recommendations on construction contract procurement
Drive continuous improvement across commercial and contract management processes
Identify potential claims and contractual risks
Prepare and manage claims for negotiation
Provide recommendations to remedy failures
Oversee financial contract management activities
Support senior project leadership
Perform other responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support senior project leadership in maintaining effective client, contractor, consultant, and stakeholder relationships
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