Contracts & Commercial Manager; MEP

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95 Global is proud to be retained by a leading international main contractor to appoint a Contracts & Commercial Manager for one of the most prestigious stadium construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This is a landmark opportunity to take commercial ownership of a world-class sporting venue that will play a central role in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 sports, tourism and entertainment ambitions.

• Lead contracts, commercial management and cost control for a prestigious stadium construction project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Manage the main contract, subcontracts, variations, claims, extensions of time (EOTs) and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, notices and commercial procedures.
• Prepare and manage variations, claims, valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Monitor project cost, cash flow, commitments, forecasts and commercial risk.
• Lead subcontractor commercial management, including tendering, negotiations, payments, variations and settlements.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the Project Director, Planning, Procurement, Design and Construction teams on commercial matters.
• Lead contractual correspondence and negotiations with the Client, PMC, Consultant and subcontractors.
• Support dispute avoidance, resolution and escalation where required.
• Ensure effective commercial reporting, forecasting and management information to senior management.
• Mentor and lead the Contracts, Quantity Surveying and Commercial team.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Commercial Management.
• 20+ years overall experience, including 5+ years in senior commercial leadership roles.
• Must have knowledge and experience of MEP including subcontractor contracts.
• Proven experience as a Contracts & Commercial Manager / Commercial Manager on major stadium, sports venue or mega construction projects.
• Strong Main Contractor experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of FIDIC contracts, particularly Red/Yellow Book principles.
• Experience in variations, claims, EOT, delay analysis, disputes and final accounts.
• Experience managing large-value contracts, preferably SAR 1 billion+.
• FIFA / World Cup / Olympic / UEFA / AFC or other international sports venue experience highly preferred, not required.
• GCC / Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, contractual and commercial leadership skills.