Senior Contracts/ Commercial Manager
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About the Role
Egis is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts/Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and commercial operations for construction projects in Riyadh. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, and mitigating risks.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, including terms, conditions, and commercial provisions
- Analyze contract documents and commercial implications to identify risks and opportunities
- Manage the complete contract lifecycle from tender stage through project completion and final closure
- Ensure all contracts comply with Saudi Arabian regulations, local laws, and organizational policies
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and project management teams to align commercial objectives with project goals
- Prepare comprehensive commercial reports, analyses, and performance metrics for senior management
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize project profitability and minimize exposure
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout project execution
- Monitor contract performance against agreed KPIs and commercial benchmarks
- Handle contract disputes, claims, and variations in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain organized contract documentation and maintain a centralized contract management system
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key commercial stakeholders and partners
Requirements
- Minimum 20+ years of professional experience in contracts and commercial management within the construction industry
- Proven expertise in positive contract management and commercial operations
- Advanced knowledge of construction contract types and standards (FIDIC, AIA, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of contract law, legal compliance, and risk management principles
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex commercial terms and negotiate favorable outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
- Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working in international or multicultural project environments
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About Egis
- Egis is a French based leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm present in Middle East, Europe, India, Latin America, Africa & Asia Pacific with 18,000 employee strength globally (more than 6000 in Middle East & India).
- Recognised Engineering & Consulting expertise in Transportation, Sustainable cities, Water, Marine, Energy etc along with operation & mobility projects.
- We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world.
Job Description
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, including terms, conditions, and commercial provisions.
- Analyze contract documents and commercial implications to identify risks and opportunities.
- Manage the complete contract lifecycle from tender stage through project completion and final closure.
- Ensure all contracts comply with Saudi Arabian regulations, local laws, and organizational policies.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and project management teams to align commercial objectives with project goals.
- Prepare comprehensive commercial reports, analyses, and performance metrics for senior management.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize project profitability and minimize exposure.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout project execution.
- Monitor contract performance against agreed KPIs and commercial benchmarks.
- Handle contract disputes, claims, and variations in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain organized contract documentation and maintain a centralized contract management system.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key commercial stakeholders and partners.
Qualifications
- Minimum 20+ years of professional experience in contracts and commercial management within the construction industry.
- Proven expertise in positive contract management and commercial operations.
- Advanced knowledge of construction contract types and standards (FIDIC, AIA, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of contract law, legal compliance, and risk management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex commercial terms and negotiate favorable outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
- Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working in international or multicultural project environments.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabian regulatory requirements and local business practices (preferred).
- Experience with claims management and dispute resolution (preferred).
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