Commercial Leader

Looking to hire a Strategic Commercial Leader with a proven track record in managing the full contract lifecycle after award, particularly in claims, variations, and final account closure.

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Organization: Confidential

About Organization: A private organization in the Kingdom that is involved in key capital projects and the developments are mixed use with a focus on a high level of finish to the properties being constructed.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Essential: 15+ years of progressive experience in a commercial, contracts, or quantity surveying role within major construction fields.

- Essential: Demonstrable, hands-on experience in the full post-award contract cycle, with a strong emphasis on claims preparation/defense, variation management, and final account negotiation.

- Essential: Proven experience in setting and executing post-award contracting strategy.

- A chartered status (e.g., MRICS, CIArb) or equivalent is highly desirable.

- Proven leadership experience, managing teams and interfacing with senior executives.

- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and dispute resolution skills.

- International project experience is required; Middle East experience is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

- Post-Award Contract Management: Lead the commercial and contractual management of major contracts, ensuring compliance and protecting the client's interests.

- Claims Management: Expertly manage, prepare, defend, and negotiate complex claims (EOT, additional costs) from inception to resolution.

- Change Management: Develop and implement robust change management processes, managing variations and change orders to ensure accurate valuation and entitlement.

- Contractual Strategy: Advise on and implement post-award contracting strategies, including dispute resolution and risk mitigation plans.

- Final Account Closure: Drive the timely and successful negotiation and closure of final accounts.

- Leadership & Reporting: Lead and mentor a team of commercial professionals. Prepare and present detailed commercial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for contractors, clients, and internal project teams, fostering collaborative relationships while firmly protecting commercial positions.

Interested candidates can share their resumes to bibari@clc-staffing.com Subject: " Commercial Leader_KSA ".