Project Commercial Manager - Public Realm Development

Role:
Project Commercial Manager –

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Industry: Construction – Function:
Contracts Administration –

Experience:

10 15 years (source wording; clarification required) – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview Parsons is seeking an experienced Project Commercial Manager to join its site-based construction supervision and project management team on a major public realm development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The development comprises a series of iconic and neighborhood parks, public open spaces, and more than 55 kilometers of streetscape. The program aims to create a vibrant, inclusive environment that improves livability, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

The Project Commercial Manager will lead commercial management, contract administration, procurement coordination, cost control, and financial oversight activities throughout project delivery. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership across multiple construction packages, administer FIDIC or similar contracts, manage contractual changes and claims, and support effective financial and commercial risk management. Working closely with the client, consultants, contractors, quantity surveying personnel, and internal project teams, the position requires strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex contractual matters.

• 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

• Lead commercial, contractual, and cost management activities for the public realm development.
• Ensure commercial management practices align with client objectives, contractual requirements, and Parsons ' established standards.
• Provide commercial direction and guidance to project management and construction supervision teams.
• Oversee commercial performance across multiple project packages and construction activities.
• Maintain effective commercial controls to support project budgets, financial accountability, and contractual compliance.
• Advise project leadership on significant commercial matters affecting project delivery.
• Coordinate commercial management activities with relevant internal departments and project stakeholders.

• Administer construction contracts using FIDIC or similar contractual frameworks.
• Manage contractual variations, claims, extensions of time, and associated commercial matters.
• Review contractual obligations and advise project teams on their commercial implications.
• Support the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractor claims.
• Coordinate dispute avoidance and dispute resolution activities when required.
• Maintain appropriate contract administration procedures and supporting records.
• Provide commercially sound recommendations concerning contractual issues and project obligations.

• Oversee procurement and contract award activities associated with project delivery.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and negotiation of construction contract documents.
• Support commercial evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Liaise with legal and corporate teams when contractual matters require specialist input.
• Ensure procurement and contract award activities remain aligned with project requirements and established procedures.
• Support effective coordination between procurement, commercial, and project management personnel.

• Oversee project cost management activities and maintain effective financial controls.
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