Associate Commercial Director

About the Role

Jasara Program Management Company is seeking an Associate Commercial Director for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves providing strategic commercial leadership and oversight across commercial, procurement, and cost management functions for large-scale, complex mega projects within the GCC region. The Associate Commercial Director will manage commercial strategies, contractual obligations, procurement activities, cost control, and financial performance to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial management activities, including contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims management, variations, and contractual risk mitigation across major projects.
• Provide strategic oversight of project cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, financial controls, and expenditure monitoring to ensure effective cost management and budget compliance.
• Direct procurement strategies, tendering processes, contract negotiations, supplier and subcontractor management, and commercial evaluation to achieve value for money and project objectives.
• Ensure effective management of contractual obligations, including payment certifications, change management, claims assessment, dispute resolution, and contractual compliance.
• Develop and implement commercial policies, procedures, frameworks, and strategies aligned with organizational objectives and project delivery requirements.
• Monitor project commercial performance, identify financial and contractual risks, and provide recommendations to senior management on cost optimization and commercial improvements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders to resolve commercial issues and protect project interests.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost management teams, ensuring consistent application of commercial standards and best practices.
• Provide senior-level commercial advice, management reports, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership on project financial performance, contractual exposure, procurement status, and commercial risks.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant commercial leadership role.
• Extensive experience working on major developments within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC), a contracting organization, or a combination of both.
• Strong understanding of the GCC construction and infrastructure market.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.