Senior Contracts/Commercial Manager

About the Company

Egis is a French-headquartered global consultancy, engineering, and operations business with a presence across the Middle East, Europe, India, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The organization employs around 18,000 people worldwide, including more than 6,000 in the Middle East and India. Its work spans transportation, sustainable cities, water, marine, energy, and operations and mobility services, all aimed at supporting a more balanced, resilient, and sustainable future.

Role Overview

This position is for an experienced Senior Contracts/Commercial Manager to join a construction organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role carries responsibility for the full commercial and contractual oversight of construction projects under positive contract arrangements. You will safeguard the company’s commercial position while maintaining productive relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. The role calls for sharp commercial judgment, strong analytical ability, and careful attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and negotiate construction contracts, including contractual terms, conditions, and commercial clauses.
• Assess contract documents to understand commercial impact and uncover possible risks and opportunities.
• Oversee the entire contract process, from tendering through project delivery and final closeout.
• Confirm that all agreements align with Saudi regulations, applicable local laws, and internal policies.
• Work closely with legal, finance, and project teams to keep commercial objectives aligned with project delivery goals.
• Create detailed commercial reports, analyses, and performance indicators for senior leadership.
• Shape and apply commercial strategies that improve profitability and reduce project exposure.
• Spot, evaluate, and control contractual and commercial risks during the project lifecycle.
• Track contract performance against agreed KPIs and commercial targets.
• Manage disputes, claims, and variations in a prompt and professional manner.
• Keep contract records well organized and ensure the contract management system remains up to date.
• Develop and preserve strong working relationships with commercial partners and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of professional experience in contracts and commercial management within the construction sector.
• Strong background in positive contract administration and commercial operations.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contract forms and standards such as FIDIC, AIA, or similar frameworks.
• Solid grasp of contract law, compliance requirements, and risk control principles.
• Proven ability to interpret complex commercial terms and secure favorable outcomes through negotiation.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Comfort using contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong planning and time-management capabilities, with the ability to handle several contracts at once.
• Highly analytical with strong accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Experience in international or multicultural project settings.
• Knowledge of Saudi regulations and local business customs is preferred.
• Experience in claims handling and dispute resolution is preferred.
• Professional certification in contracts management or commercial law is preferred.

Additional Information

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