Commercial Contract Support Manager - PMC

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking a talented Commercial Contract Support Manager Water Transmission & Distribution Systems- to join our team. This position forms a core part of the PMC team supporting the Liwa Water Transmission and Distribution Project on behalf of the Employer (TAQA-Distribution). The Commercial Contract Support Manager will oversee and manage contract administration, commercial reporting, variation control, payment certification, and claims analysis for multiple EPC delivery packages. The role ensures strict alignment with contract terms and project governance while facilitating commercial decision-making across the PMC Program.

What Youll Be Doing

• This role is part of the Program Management Consultancy (PMC) team overseeing the Liwa Water Transmission and Distribution Project. The Commercial Contract Support Manager is responsible for supporting the PMC Team.
• Oversee the administration of Delivery Contractor contracts, ensuring full compliance with contract terms and obligations
• Review and support the resolution of contractor claims, disputes, and commercial issues
• Coordinate with EPC contractors on matters related to variations, extensions of time, and cost implications
• Prepare and maintain variation logs, contract change records, and commercial reports
• Assist in preparing cost impact assessments and commercial evaluations for all contract variations and changes
• Ensure proper issuance and tracking of commercial correspondence with contractors and stakeholders
• Support the review and validation of interim and final payment applications submitted by contractors
• Monitor contract milestones, insurances, bonds, warranties, and contract deliverables
• Provide commercial input into monthly progress reports and Employer briefings
• Work closely with the Risk Manager, Project Controls, and Planning team to assess commercial exposure and mitigate risks
• Maintain a contract register and ensure that final accounts and close-out procedures are completed efficiently
• Advise the PMC leadership and Employer on contractual entitlements, obligations, and cost recovery options.
  
  
  

What Required Skills Youll Bring

• Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline from a recognized university
• Preferred: MRICS, FRICS, or equivalent chartered status
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in commercial/contract management in large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects
• Minimum 5 years (preferred) of PMC or EPC experience in the GCC region
• Proven track record managing multi-package EPC contracts and complex commercial claims
• Experience working within FIDIC-based contracts and large public-sector infrastructure programs
  
  
  

What Desired Skills Youll Bring

• Commercial expertise and attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Problem-solving and dispute resolution capabilities
• Stakeholder engagement and team collaboration
• Proficiency in contract management systems and cost reporting tools
• Solid understanding of claims protocols, and payment procedures
• Familiarity with contract risk management, cost forecasting, and earned value methods
  
  
  

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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