Your role

Contract Administration

• Administer and manage construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Interpret and apply contract conditions, particularly FIDIC-based contracts and bespoke project agreements.
• Review contractor submissions, payment applications, contractual notices, claims, and commercial correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, project procedures, and commercial governance requirements.
• Provide contractual advice to project management and technical teams regarding rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.

Change Management & Claims

• Lead the assessment, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of variation orders, change requests, and contractor claims.
• Review entitlement, quantum, and supporting documentation for variations and contractual adjustments.
• Support the assessment of Extension of Time (EOT) claims in coordination with Planning and Project Controls teams.
• Manage claims avoidance and dispute resolution strategies throughout project execution.
• Maintain comprehensive change registers and commercial logs.
• Ensure timely resolution of contractual and commercial issues.

Cost Management & Commercial Control

• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasted project costs.
• Prepare and review monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and management reports.
• Evaluate financial implications of design changes, scope additions, and project modifications.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering without compromising quality or project objectives.
• Provide commercial input into project reviews and executive reporting.
• Support final account negotiations and close-out activities.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Support procurement strategies for consultants, contractors, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.
• Review tender submissions, commercial evaluations, and contract recommendations.
• Assist in contract negotiations and award processes.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project delivery strategies and commercial objectives.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor commercial performance and contractual compliance.
• Participate in value engineering and procurement optimization initiatives.

Commercial Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks related to project delivery, scope changes, delays, inflation, and contractual disputes.
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial and contractual exposure.
• Monitor project financial health and provide early warning notices on emerging risks.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes.
• Contribute to project risk registers and commercial reviews.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary commercial point of contact between the client, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Participate in commercial meetings, contract review meetings, and progress workshops.
• Coordinate closely with Project Directors, Resident Engineers, Cost Managers, Planning Teams, and Technical Specialists.
• Provide commercial guidance to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Commercial Management, Construction Law, Project Management, or related field is preferred.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications in Contract Management, Commercial Management, or Construction Law are advantageous.
• Membership in recognized professional institutions is desirable.
• 15 to 20 years of professional commercial and contract management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience on major high-rise and building construction projects.
• Proven experience in consultant, PMC, client, or major contractor organizations.
• Experience throughout the full project lifecycle, including procurement, construction, claims management, and final account closure.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is highly desirable.
• Experience managing contracts with values exceeding SAR 500 million is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Saudi construction market practices and regulations.
• Experience in contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to evaluate complex contractual and commercial matters.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a fast-paced project environment.