Senior Commercial Manager

Parsons Corporation

Parsons are seeking a high-calibre Senior Commercial Manager to join the PMO team supporting the delivery of one of the world s most iconic urban transformation programmes. This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role on a giga-scale development encompassing major infrastructure, public realm, utilities, and signature architectural assets.

Working within a client-facing PMO environment, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across major contracts, consultants, and delivery partners while helping shape one of Riyadh s defining legacy projects.

What You ll Be Expected to Do

• Lead post-contract commercial management across multiple high-value contracts and work packages.
• Act as a senior commercial advisor to the client and PMO leadership team on risk, cost, and contractual matters.
• Manage and challenge PMCM consultants, contractors, and cost teams to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee change control, claims management, valuations, final accounts, and commercial reporting.
• Drive governance, accountability, and commercial best practice across the programme.

Required Skills You Will Bring

• Extensive experience in post-contract commercial management on major construction or infrastructure programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of Government Tender Procurement Law and complex contract administration principles.
• Proven ability to manage consultants, contractors, and multiple stakeholders in a client environment.
• Excellent commercial judgement with strong negotiation and claims management capability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and executive reporting skills.

Desired Skills You Will Bring

• Previous experience on mega or giga projects within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Background in public realm, infrastructure, utilities, or iconic mixed-use developments.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, CIArb, or equivalent.
• Experience working within a PMO / PMC / PMCM delivery model.
• Ability to mentor teams and support development of local talent in line with programme objectives.