Senior Manager - Commercial

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Riyadh
R170498
Corporate
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Manager – Commercial to join our team!
In this role, you will manage commercial and contractual activities for major projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and compliance with

Parsons’ policies and client requirements. You will work closely with project leadership, consultants, and contractors to deliver commercially successful outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Manage all pre- and post-contract commercial activities on assigned projects, from tender evaluation through to final account settlement.

  • Support contract negotiations with clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring favorable commercial and contractual terms.

  • Oversee the preparation and review of payment applications, variations, and claims.

  • Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow to ensure financial control.

  • Advise project leadership and clients on contractual issues, risk exposure, and dispute avoidance.

  • Ensure change management processes are followed and commercial impacts are fully assessed.

  • Lead a small team of commercial professionals, providing guidance and mentoring to ensure high standards of performance.

  • Collaborate with technical, procurement, and finance teams to align commercial strategy with project objectives.

  • What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

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

  • 15+ years of commercial management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role on major infrastructure, building, or mixed-use projects

  • Professional membership such as MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent.

  • Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and commercial management best practices.

  • Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in cost and contract management software.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Experience in the Middle East region, preferably within PMO/PMC environments

  • Proven track record in dispute resolution and claims management.

  • Familiarity with digital tools and reporting dashboards for commercial tracking.

  • Exposure to sustainability and value engineering initiatives.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

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.

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