Commercial Director Major Infrastructure Portfolio

Parsons

Position Overview
This senior leadership role oversees all commercial and contractual functions across a large portfolio of major infrastructure developments for a leading Abu Dhabi developer. The Commercial Director provides executive-level commercial governance, safeguarding client interests, optimizing value, and ensuring contractual compliance across all project stages from procurement to final account.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Construction & Contracting
Function: Contracts Management
Salary: 48000 60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

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

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Law, or related fields
* Minimum 20 years experience in commercial/contract management
* 10+ years in senior commercial leadership roles within PMC, consultancy, or major developer environments
* Proven track record on major infrastructure programs including roads, utilities, marine works, bridges, and master developments
* Strong UAE/Middle East experience; Abu Dhabi experience preferred
* Chartered professional status (RICS, CIARB, or similar) is advantageous
* Advanced knowledge of FIDIC and regional contract frameworks
* Expertise in claims, dispute resolution, and commercial negotiation
* Advanced capability in cost planning, risk management, value engineering, and financial governance
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills

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

Why Join Us

* Lead commercial governance across a prestigious Abu Dhabi development program
* Influence high-value commercial decisions with direct executive-level visibility
* Work in a collaborative PMC environment delivering complex infrastructure at scale
* Grow within a global engineering and project management leader

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global PMCM and engineering leader delivering major infrastructure, mobility, utilities, and urban development programs across the Middle East. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons partners with major developers and government entities to deliver high-impact, future-ready infrastructure with strong commercial discipline and sustainable outcomes.
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