Assistant Manager -Commercial.- CDU731

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Role Reports to: Commercial Manager

The Role Requirements

Support the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team in managing all project commercial matters
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and consultant agreements in line with QIC standards
Monitor contractor and consultant performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Track project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to support financial control and reporting
Contribute to procurement strategies that align with Qiddiya's vision and delivery timelines
Assist in processing and submitting interim and final payment applications for payment
Coordinate with project controls, finance, and delivery teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and cash flow forecasting
Maintain commercial registers including bonds, insurances, variations, claims, and change orders
Visit the construction site(s) regularly to check project progress and liaise with contractors to determine their requirements - highlight any concerns or risks
Support cost optimization initiatives in conjunction with the contractors
Support resolution of commercial disputes and claims in collaboration with legal and technical teams
Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of commercial documentation
Assist with the preparation of commercial reports and presentations for review by QIC senior leadership
Ensure compliance with Qiddiya's governance, audit, and reporting frameworks
Participate in risk identification and mitigation related to commercial and contractual matters
Support benchmarking, market analysis, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project value

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial roles within large-scale infrastructure, entertainment, or real estate projects
Experience working on Saudi giga projects or with government-backed entities is highly desirable
Knowledge of FIDIC and other international contract forms
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in commercial software tools (e.g., Aconex, Oracle Primavera, SAP, Excel)
Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with complex stakeholder dynamics

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