Parsons
CommercialDirector
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“Commercial Director at Parsons. Skills: Commercial leadership, Contract management, Cost control, Procurement. Lead commercial strategy, governance, and contractual oversight. Act as primary commercial advisor to the client”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline, Minimum 15 years of relevant commercial experience, Minimum 5 to 7 years of GCC experience, Proven experience in a PMC, client representative, or consultant side commercial leadership role, Previous experience as a Commercial Director, Senior Commercial Manager, Contracts Director, or equivalent on major infrastructure, urban development, transport, utilities, industrial, or giga project programs, experience with FIDIC based contracts, major construction contracts, design and supervision agreements, and bespoke client contract models, knowledge of procurement, contract administration, cost control, forecasting, claims, variations, and dispute management, Demonstrated ability to lead commercial teams across multiple packages, projects, and stakeholder groups, commercial judgement, negotiation capability, executive level communication skills, Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast paced, and client facing program environment
Nice to Have
Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Professional membership such as RICS, MRICS, CIOB, CIArb, AACE, or equivalent, Experience working on major KSA infrastructure programs, giga projects, or large scale urban development programs, Familiarity with KSA procurement practices and public or semi governmental client environments, Experience with commercial, ERP, project controls, or cost management systems such as Oracle, SAP, Primavera, EcoSys, or similar, Arabic language skills
What You'll Do.
Lead commercial strategy
and contractual oversight
Act as primary commercial advisor to the client
Oversee procurement and pre award activities
Lead post award contract administration
Oversee program level budget management
Monitor commercial performance
and cost optimization measures
contractual correspondence
Advise client on negotiation strategies
Maintain commercial risk and opportunity registers
Ensure key matters are properly tracked
Work closely with project controls
Support integrated program delivery
Lead and develop a team of commercial managers
Represent Parsons and the client in senior commercial
and timely commercial reporting
Ensure commercial records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project controls teams; Legal teams; Technical teams; Planning teams; Construction teams; HSE teams; Senior commercial meetings; Steering committees; Negotiations; Contractor discussions; Consultant discussions
Communication Scope
Executive level communication; Commercial reporting
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Commercial Director** to join our team. In this role, you will lead the commercial, contractual, cost, procurement, and claims management functions for a major infrastructure program. You will operate in a PMC / client representative capacity, providing senior commercial leadership, strategic advice, and governance across multiple contracts, packages, consultants, and contractors. **What You’ll Be Doing** * Lead the commercial strategy, governance, and contractual oversight for a major infrastructure program. * Act as the primary commercial advisor to the client, supporting procurement, contract strategy, risk allocation, and commercial decision making. * Oversee procurement and pre award activities, including tender documentation, commercial evaluations, and recommendations for award. * Lead post award contract administration across multiple consultants, contractors, and delivery packages. * Oversee program level budget management, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting. * Monitor commercial performance, identify cost risks, and recommend mitigation, value engineering, and cost optimization measures. * Manage variations, claims, notices, amendments, contractual correspondence, and dispute avoidance matters. * Advise the client on negotiation strategies, settlements, and dispute resolution processes where required. * Maintain commercial risk and opportunity registers, ensuring key matters are properly tracked, mitigated, and escalated. * Work closely with project controls
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