Commercial Director Major Infrastructure Portfolio

Parsons

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategy, policies, and procedures for a multi-project portfolio
• Advise PMC leadership and client executives on commercial, contractual, and financial matters
• Establish commercial risk registers and drive mitigation measures across the portfolio
• Implement robust commercial reporting frameworks for stakeholders and management
• Lead procurement strategy, prequalification, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations
• Oversee complete contract administration for client PMC, client contractor, and client consultant agreements
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions, notices, and formal correspondence
• Manage payment certification cycles and evaluate contractor and consultant submissions
• Lead assessment and negotiation of variations, change orders, and commercial adjustments
• Drive proactive claims avoidance and early dispute resolution strategies
• Oversee evaluation of contractor EOT and cost claims with detailed recommendations
• Act as lead negotiator in complex commercial discussions and dispute processes
• Mentor and manage Contracts Managers, QS teams, and commercial staff across all projects
• Ensure optimal allocation of commercial resources across the portfolio
• Build and maintain a strong client relationship as the primary commercial interface
• Prepare high-level commercial reports for senior client management and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment of commercial decisions with client expectations and project priorities

Skills Set

• Commercial strategy and governance
• Procurement and tendering
• Claims and dispute resolution
• Financial management and cost control
• Contract administration and negotiation
• Risk management and mitigation
• High-level reporting and executive communication
• Team leadership and performance management