Assistant Manager - Commercial (HB4)

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager - Commercial supports the Commercial Manager and broader commercial team in overseeing all project-related commercial activities. This role ensures diligent management of contracts, budgets, and compliance aligned with organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and consultant agreements in accordance with Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) standards.
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Track and report project budgets, forecasts, and costs to facilitate robust financial control.
• Contribute to designing procurement strategies that support Qiddiya's project vision and timelines.
• Handle processing and submission of interim and final payment applications.
• Coordinate with project controls, finance, and delivery teams to ensure precise cost tracking and cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain commercial registers recording bonds, insurances, variations, claims, and change orders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, liaise with contractors, and identify any risks or concerns.
• Support cost optimization efforts jointly with contractors.
• Assist in resolving commercial disputes and claims by collaborating with legal and technical teams.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of commercial documentation.
• Prepare commercial reports and presentations for review by QIC senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Qiddiya's governance, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in identifying and reducing risks related to commercial and contractual matters.
• Support benchmarking, market analysis, and value engineering activities to improve project value.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in commercial roles associated with large-scale infrastructure, entertainment, or real estate projects.
• Experience with Saudi giga projects or government-backed entities is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other international contract frameworks.
• Excellent skills in analysis, negotiation, and managing stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in commercial software such as Aconex, Oracle Primavera, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Capability to perform well in dynamic, high-pressure environments involving complex stakeholder management.

Additional Information

Applications will close on 28 May 2026.