Sr. Commercial Coordinator — Riyadh

POSITION OVERVIEW

A reputable Construction and Contracting Company is looking for an experienced Commercial Coordinator to join our Commercial Department in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for coordinating all commercial activities between the commercial department and project sites across large-scale retail commercial, residential and mixed-use projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between site teams and the commercial function throughout the project lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary point of coordination between the commercial department and project sites, ensuring all commercial matters are communicated, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.

Support the commercial team in preparing, reviewing, and submitting variations, change orders, and commercial correspondence across all active projects.

Coordinate with site teams to collect, verify, and consolidate progress measurements, quantities, and supporting documentation required for interim payment applications.

Follow up on the status of commercial submissions, approvals, and payments with relevant project stakeholders.

Assist in the preparation and tracking of subcontract commercial activities including subcontractor payment certificates, back-to-back claims, and variation assessments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial registers including variation logs, payment logs, and correspondence trackers across all projects.

Liaise with site engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers to gather technical inputs required for commercial evaluations and reports.

Support the preparation of monthly commercial reports and cost reports for submission to senior management.

Coordinate the flow of commercial documents between site and head office, ensuring proper filing and record keeping at all times.

Assist in reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations and commercial submissions in coordination with the commercial team.

Support the contracts and claims team when required, particularly in gathering site records, daily reports, and contemporaneous documentation.

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education:

·        Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in a commercial, contracts, or site coordination role within the construction industry.

Proven experience working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with commercial processes including variations, payment applications, and subcontract management.

Contracts expertise and technical site experience are considered a strong advantage.

Language Requirements:

·        Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory.

· Arabic proficiency is mandatory.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

·        Good understanding of commercial and contractual processes in the construction industry.

·        Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

·        Familiarity with document control systems and project management platforms is an advantage.

·        Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and Saudi construction regulations is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively between site teams and the commercial department.

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in document preparation and record keeping.

Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Team player who can build strong working relationships across different departments and project sites.