Commercial Director
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks a Commercial & Contracting Director to oversee commercial management of a portfolio of Facility Management service contracts. The role involves procurement strategy, contract administration, claims management, and risk management.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the procurement and contracting strategy
- Oversee the tendering process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award
- Ensure all contract management activities are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements
- Establish and maintain robust contracting processes
- Develop and implement principles and procedures for strategic claims scrutiny and defense
- Oversee the cost management system, ensuring effective budget control, cost analysis, and reporting
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
- Serve as the prime interface for pre and post contract administration on behalf of the Program Director
- Provide leadership and guidance to the commercial team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Law, Engineering, Facility Management, or related field
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management, vendor management, or procurement
- Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions and commercial principles
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
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Role Overview
- Parsons is seeking a highly experienced and results driven Commercial & Contracting Director (CD) to join our team. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the overall commercial management of the program, for a portfolio of Facility Management (FM) service contracts, ensuring effective p
What You'll Be Doing
- Procurement and Contracting Strategy: Develop and implement the procurement and contracting strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
- Tendering and Contract Award: Oversee the tendering process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance with the procurement plan.
- Contract Administration: Ensure all contract management activities are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, including timely review and certification of payments, variations, and claims.
- Contracting Oversight: Establish and maintain robust contracting processes, ensuring clear terms and conditions, risk allocation, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. Act as the primary point of contact for contractor negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Claims Management: Develop and implement principles and procedures for strategic claims scrutiny and defense, ensuring the program's interests are protected and disputes are resolved efficiently.
- Cost Management: Oversee the cost management system, ensuring effective budget control, cost analysis, and reporting of adverse trends to the Program Director.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks, ensuring proactive management of potential challenges.
- Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the prime interface for pre and post contract administration and management on behalf of the Program Director (PgD), fostering strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the commercial team, including cost consultants, contract administrators, and procurement specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Contract Management, Law, Engineering, Facility Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management, vendor management, or procurement, with a strong focus on managing service contracts, preferably in the FM or a related sector.
- Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions and commercial principles.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders like the FM department.
- Experience in the Saudi Arabian or GCC market and familiarity with local FM service providers would be beneficial.
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