Director for Contracts and Commercial
Posted 23 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Director for Contracts and Commercial - DCP & Gas Farms (Q-CO)”
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- Expected experience
- 20+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Commercial Management, Engineering, Finance, Law, Quantity Surveying (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMRICS, Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), CIPS, Project Management Professional, PRINCE2, CAMA
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Commercial Management, Engineering Management, Finance (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading Joint Venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments.
We are seeking a Director for Contracts and Commercial (DCP/Gas Farms) to join JASARA PMC. The Director – Contracts and Commercial is responsible for leading the commercial, contractual, procurement, and financial oversight functions for District Cooling Plants (DCP) and Gas Farm assets and services. The role ensures commercial optimization, contract governance, lifecycle value realization, and risk management across the planning, development, transition, operation, and maintenance phases of critical utility infrastructure.
The Director serves as the commercial Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing strategic guidance on contracting strategies, supplier performance, commercial negotiations, cost management, and contract assurance to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective utility operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Commercial Leadership
- Develop and implement commercial and contracting strategies for DCP and Gas Farm infrastructure and services.
- Support long-term business planning, investment decisions, and value optimization initiatives.
- Provide commercial leadership for major utility projects, operational contracts, and strategic partnerships.
- Advise executive management on commercial risks, opportunities, and market trends.
- Ensure alignment of commercial activities with organizational objectives and budget requirements.
Contract Management and Governance
- Lead the development, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of contracts.
- Establish contract governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with organizational procurement and contracting requirements.
- Manage contract variations, claims, disputes, and settlement negotiations.
- Oversee contractor performance management and contractual compliance.
- Ensure robust contract assurance and audit processes are implemented.
Commercial Management
- Lead commercial evaluation of projects, services, and operational contracts.
- Develop commercial models and business cases supporting investment decisions.
- Monitor contract costs, commercial performance, and value realization.
- Ensure effective cost control and budget management across assigned utility assets.