Contracts & Commercial Director
At a glance
Director-level Sales Leadership role at Parsons. Riyadh · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Oversee contract work across a division, major market segment or major project, from administration through execution
- Guide contract staff, check their work is timely and capable, and assign or reassign people as project needs change
- Work with commercial, project management and project controls teams to support negotiations and contract administration
- Review proposals for contractual risks and policy conflicts, then negotiate the more complex issues
- Coordinate with internal departments and clients to support service delivery, and travel to client or project locations when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline
- At least twenty years of experience, including work on PMO or PMC projects
- MRICS, MCIPS or an equivalent credential, plus experience with FIDIC contracts
- Strong knowledge of commercial practices and prime contract negotiations, with clear communication and interpersonal skills
- Working familiarity with project management software used for contract administration and cost management
Who this fits
This director-level role suits someone who can lead contract administration and handle complex negotiations while managing personnel. The role is based in Riyadh, and travel to client offices or project sites may be required.
From the employer
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an experienced Contracts & Commercial Director to join our team! In this role you will get to l manage all contract activity for a Division, a major market segment, or for a major project. Travel to the client's offices or the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration.
- Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise.
- Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees.
- Collaborates with Commercial team, project management, project controls management to ensure proper support contract negotiations and administration.
- Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.
- Negotiates the more difficult, or complex, contractual issues
- Interact act with different departments within the SAPL, with Client and others to enable proper execution of services.
- Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying , or related field
- 20+ years of experience is required
- Experience in PMO/PMC projects.
- MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent
- Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts
- Must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Project Management software packages typically associated with contract administration and cost management.
- Ability to perform in a management capacity is also required
- Experience in FIDIC contracts
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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