Job Description
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing all
commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of major
infrastructure projects in Riyadh, including
roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and associated utilities, within a
consultant/PMC environment. The role requires strong experience in the
Middle East market, working closely with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial and contract management activities across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC Red & Yellow Book conditions.
- Manage variations, claims, EOTs, loss & expense, and change control processes.
- Review and certify interim payment applications, final accounts, and commercial reports.
- Provide commercial advice to Project Directors, Engineers, and Clients.
- Support dispute avoidance, claim negotiations, and contractual correspondence.
- Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, risk registers, and cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with client governance, contractual procedures, and consultant best practices.
- Interface with legal teams on contractual matters where required.
- Mentor and manage commercial / QS teams on assigned projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience, with significant consultant/PMC experience in the Middle East.
- Proven background on roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure projects.
- Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims management, and commercial risk control.
- Experience working on Saudi Arabia / Riyadh-based projects is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
