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About the Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Deputy Commercial Manager for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specifically for the King Salman International Airport (KSIA) project. This full-time role is office/project-based and authorizes international relocation for single status. Bechtel is a global leader in delivering complex infrastructure projects, with a history of completing over 25,000 projects in 160 countries since 1898. The KSIA project is a significant undertaking to develop a state-of-the-art international airport in Riyadh, designed to accommodate substantial passenger and cargo growth by 2030 and 2050. The role will involve providing project management consultancy services, focusing on the commercial aspects of developing three new terminals: Terminal 6 (low-cost carrier), the Iconic Terminal, and the Private Aviation Terminal. The Deputy Commercial Manager will play a crucial role in subcontract formation and administration, ensuring compliance with project requirements and contributing to the successful execution of the airport development.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule, detailing subcontract management tasks and applicable Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Manage assigned subcontracts through continuous progress review and proactive identification of potential financial or technical difficulties to management.
• Coordinate with designated staff on operational activities impacting contractual rights, obligations, and subcontract performance.
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and securing settlements.
• Ensure subcontract execution conforms to project standards and agreements.
• Direct negotiations for the commitment of subcontracts.
• Develop and issue subcontracts and service agreements as assigned.
• Prepare bidders' lists and pre-qualify potential bidders.
• Form and issue bid request packages to approved bidders.
• Coordinate bidder inquiries and provide timely responses.
• Receive bids and conduct commercial evaluations.
• Prepare Commercial Bid Summaries and provide recommendations.
• Secure necessary approvals for subcontract awards in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare subcontract documents for execution.
• Organize and conduct assigned meetings, including pre-bid, bid clarification, and pre-award meetings, to ensure mutual understanding and agreement on contractual matters between Bechtel, the customer, and contractors.
• Prepare and issue meeting notes detailing important statements, required actions, and schedules following review with a supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

This role requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 15-17 years of relevant experience, or 18-20 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in all phases of the contract lifecycle for moderately complex construction contracts, framework agreements, and services contracts.
• Experience in developing various contract types and associated pricing arrangements.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating legal terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of change management procedures, including Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims and dispute resolution.
• Skilled in effective communication with all levels of project functional groups.
• Proficiency in the MS Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, office/project-based position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the King Salman International Airport (KSIA) project. International relocation for single status is authorized.