One95 Global Recruitment

Contracts & Commercial Manager (MEP)

One95 Global is proud to be retained by a leading international main contractor to appoint a Contracts & Commercial Manager for one of the most prestigious stadium construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This is a landmark opportunity to take commercial ownership of a world-class sporting venue that will play a central role in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 sports, tourism and entertainment ambitions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead contracts, commercial management and cost control for a prestigious stadium construction project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Manage the main contract, subcontracts, variations, claims, extensions of time (EOTs) and commercial negotiations.
  • Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, notices and commercial procedures.
  • Prepare and manage variations, claims, valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
  • Monitor project cost, cash flow, commitments, forecasts and commercial risk.
  • Lead subcontractor commercial management, including tendering, negotiations, payments, variations and settlements.
  • Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with the Project Director, Planning, Procurement, Design and Construction teams on commercial matters.
  • Lead contractual correspondence and negotiations with the Client, PMC, Consultant and subcontractors.
  • Support dispute avoidance, resolution and escalation where required.
  • Ensure effective commercial reporting, forecasting and management information to senior management.
  • Mentor and lead the Contracts, Quantity Surveying and Commercial team.

Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Commercial Management.
  • 20+ years overall experience, including 5+ years in senior commercial leadership roles.
  • Must have knowledge and experience of MEP including subcontractor contracts.
  • Proven experience as a Contracts & Commercial Manager / Commercial Manager on major stadium, sports venue or mega construction projects.
  • Strong Main Contractor experience preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of FIDIC contracts, particularly Red/Yellow Book principles.
  • Experience in variations, claims, EOT, delay analysis, disputes and final accounts.
  • Experience managing large-value contracts, preferably SAR 1 billion+.
  • FIFA / World Cup / Olympic / UEFA / AFC or other international sports venue experience highly preferred, not required.
  • GCC / Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
  • Strong negotiation, contractual and commercial leadership skills.

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