Contracts & Commercial Director
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Management
Contracts Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management -
Engineering
Operations Management
Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Director
Parsons is looking for an experienced Contracts & Commercial Director to join our team! In this role you will manage all contract activity for a Division, a major market segment, or for a major project.
Travel to the client’s offices or the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration.
- Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise.
- Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.
- Collaborates with Commercial team, project management, project controls management to ensure proper support contract negotiations and administration.
- Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.
- Negotiates the more difficult, or complex, contractual issues.
- Interact with different departments within the SAPL, with Client and others to enable proper execution of services.
- Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Experience
Required:
- 20+ years of experience is required.
- Experience in PMO/PMC projects.
- Ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.
- Experience in FIDIC contracts.
Education
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
- MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent.
Skills Required:
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Project Management software packages typically associated with contract administration and cost management.
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.
Company Industry: Construction
Department /
Functional Area:
Corporate
Closing Date: 5 January 2027
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