Commercial Manager

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LOCATION: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets.  KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Programme Director, the Commercial Manager is responsible for recommending the most appropriate procurement strategy for projects, pre and post contract management, provision of accurate status reports that  allow timely decisions to be made to prevent schedule slippage and cost overruns and production of close out reports for each project.

• Develops and implements commercial strategy.
• Prime interface with the authorities for obtaining of all necessary documents to aid the approval process.
• Leads and direct Contracts, Project Controls, Risk, and other support service departments. In doing so, ensures timely production of all required commercial deliverables by KBR.
• Directs the commercial team to ensure that they meet the Project objectives by establishing contracts and securing materials, equipment, and related services on time and within budget, in an ethical manner always, and truly in accordance with project procedures.
• Production of Commercial Reports throughout the project’s life cycle. 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• BSc Quantity Surveying or master’s degree
• Minimum 15 years overall experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Middle East
• Sound knowledge of commercial aspects of major civil & infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities with significant experience in procurement and contract management of such projects.  

• Experience in managing direct reports with overall responsibility for teams more than 20 people
• Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software
• Membership of a recognised International Professional Body e.g. MRICS
• Experience in international contracting mechanisms including FIDIC, NCE
• Fluency in English language both written and spoken