Contracts and Commercial Director

• Role:
  Contracts and Commercial Director
• Location:
  
  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Contracts Administration
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 20 years of professional experience
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Contracts and Commercial Director to lead contract administration and commercial management activities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee contractual responsibilities for a division, major market segment, or significant project, ensuring that contract negotiations and administration are conducted effectively and in accordance with company policies and project requirements. This senior leadership position involves managing contract administration personnel, reviewing contractual risks, negotiating complex commercial terms, and coordinating with commercial, project management, and project controls teams.

The role requires extensive professional experience, a comprehensive understanding of industry contracting practices, and expertise in FIDIC contracts. Travel to client offices or project sites may be required before final contract approval or during contract execution.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Contracts Administration
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Direct and oversee contract administration activities for an assigned division, major market segment, or significant project.
• Provide technical guidance to assigned personnel to ensure effective and timely contract administration.
• Monitor contract administration activities to maintain consistency with company policies and project requirements.
• Support the proper execution of contractual responsibilities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide management oversight of complex contractual matters requiring senior-level review.
• Apply industry contracting practices to support effective administration of project agreements.

• Review requests for proposals to identify contractual risks and commercial terms that do not conform to company policies.
• Evaluate contractual provisions and identify matters requiring further negotiation or management attention.
• Lead negotiations involving difficult or complex contractual issues.
• Apply knowledge of prime contract negotiations and established industry business practices.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address contractual concerns during negotiations.
• Support appropriate commercial decision-making through the review of contractual requirements.
• Apply experience with FIDIC contracts when addressing relevant contractual matters.

• Collaborate with commercial teams, project management personnel, and project controls management to support contract negotiations and administration.
• Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate the proper execution of contracted services.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide contractual guidance to support project delivery and commercial activities.
• Participate in discussions concerning contract administration requirements and complex commercial issues.
• Support coordination between contract administration and cost management functions.
• Communicate contractual matters requiring management attention to appropriate project personnel.

• Provide technical direction and management support to contract administration personnel.
• Ensure assigned team members maintain appropriate proficiency and complete…