Commercial Director (Infrastructure)

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Saudi Arabia
SA - Riyadh
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R159267
Category:
Legal/Contracts/Procurement

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Commercial Director to join our team! The candidate will provide commercial leadership and management for every phase/stage of a significant aviation and transportation infrastructure project. In this role, you will manage all commercial activity for the Project in relation to the Transportation and Infrastructure facilities, working with the client team and the project team to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with all client requirements. Provide commercial leadership, management and guidance to assigned personnel and ensure proficiency and timeliness of commercial and contract administration. including reviewing contracts and identifying potential conflicts, together with compliance with commercial processes and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Support the Senior Commercial Director in all commercial and procurement related matters.

  • Lead Project start up, implementation of procurement, commercial and contractual procedures and protocols.  

  • Assist in the in the supporting of the client project executives, project leaders and project directors in monitoring and controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and deliver the desired outcomes.

  • Monitor compliance with processes and where possible identify areas where improvements can be made

  • Assist in negotiations to facilitate the placing of Major Contracts.

  • Negotiate and clarify contractual requirements in meetings with consultants and contractors

  • Responsible for providing direction and expertise in commercial activities for strategic requirements.

  • Responsible for providing direction and expertise in procurement activities for strategic requirements.

  • Responsible for review of Tender submissions and evaluation of the same for recommendation to the client.

  • Responsible with others for the overall cost of the Project(s) (Budget and Forecasts).

  • Manage resources and performance within allocated budgets

  • Manage a team of both pre and post contract commercial staff, with other managers, commercial and procurement resources to ensure project requirements are fulfilled

  • Chair commercial meetings and attend design meetings, progress meetings, workshops, etc. as required.  

  • Responsible/manage with others all commercial and procurement duties, including payments, change management, variations and issuance of commercial and procurement reports.

  • Advise Senior Commercial Director and Client on all procurement, commercial and contractual issues with the various Contracts.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

  • 20+ years of relevant leadership experience

  • Significant experience in PMO/PMC on giga / mega value projects

  • Experience in large scale projects in Transportation (preferred) and Infrastructure

  • RICS, MRICS, or equivalent

  • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of contracts.

  • Ability to perform in a senior management capacity.

  • GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) experience preferred, KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) ideal.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Leadership and management of large teams.

  • Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client.

  • Understanding of the construction management at risk alternative delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scaled projects

  • Understanding of budget development and cost accounting

  • Ability to manage and encourage a team of construction management professionals.

  • Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others.

  • Knowledge of construction contract negotiation and administration

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.

  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.

  • Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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OUR MISSION

We’re committed to delivering innovative infrastructure, defense and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter and more connected world.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

PARSONS IN CANADA

Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

Want to learn more about the benefits eligible for the Parsons’ location you are interested in? Connect with one of our recruiters for further detail.

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