Commercial Manager – Infrastructure Projects

About the role

The Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial, contractual and financial aspects of major infrastructure projects in Riyadh, including roads, highways, bridges, tunnels and associated utilities. Working within a consultant/PMC environment, the role demands strong Middle‑East market experience and close collaboration with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contract management activities across multiple infrastructure projects.
• Administer contracts in line with FIDIC Red & Yellow Book conditions.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time, loss & expense, and change control processes.
• Review and certify interim payment applications, final accounts and commercial reports.
• Provide commercial advice to Project Directors, Engineers and Clients.
• Support dispute avoidance, claim negotiations and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, risk registers and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with client governance, contractual procedures and best practices.
• Interface with legal teams on contractual matters as required.
• Mentor and manage commercial/QS teams on assigned projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience, with significant consultant/PMC exposure in the Middle East.
• Proven background on roads, highways, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, claims management and commercial risk control.
• Experience on Saudi Arabia/Riyadh‑based projects is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Contract management
• Claims management
• FIDIC contracts
• Commercial risk control