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title: "Commercial/Contracts Director (PMC) – Rail/Metro – Bid Opportunity"
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# Commercial/Contracts Director (PMC) – Rail/Metro – Bid Opportunity

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups
specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300
employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport
solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate
access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to
contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their
infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their
projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the
testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its
services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover
internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners
in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the
mobility of tomorrow.

## Context

We are seeking a Commercial / Contracts Director to join a major rail/metro
infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in
commercial management, contract administration, and claims oversight within
large-scale transportation projects, and will play a key leadership role in
protecting the commercial interests of the client throughout the project
lifecycle.

 

This opportunity is part of a bid submission and is therefore subject to project
award and client approval.

## Missions/Main Duties

The Commercial / Contracts Director will be responsible for leading all
commercial and contractual functions across the PMC scope, ensuring effective
contract administration, cost control, change management, and claims management.
The role requires strategic oversight of complex contractual matters, close
engagement with the client, consultants, contractors, and other project
stakeholders, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-value project
environment.

 

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead the commercial and contracts management function for the PMC on major
  rail/metro projects.
- Oversee the administration of construction, consultancy, and service contracts
  in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
- Provide strategic direction on all commercial, contractual, and
  procurement-related matters across the project.
- Review, interpret, and advise on contract terms, obligations, risks, and
  entitlements.
- Lead the management of variations, change orders, claims, disputes, and
  extension of time matters in coordination with relevant project teams.
- Support the client in commercial decision-making, negotiation strategy, and
  contract risk mitigation.
- Monitor project cost performance, budget compliance, payment certifications,
  and financial reporting.
- Oversee the review and assessment of contractor and consultant commercial
  submissions, invoices, claims, and contractual correspondence.
- Ensure proper commercial governance, contract compliance, and records
  management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with planning, technical, risk, and project controls teams to
  assess commercial impacts of project changes and delays.
- Participate in negotiations, high-level meetings, and dispute avoidance or
  resolution processes with contractors and stakeholders.
- Lead and mentor the commercial/contracts team, ensuring effective delivery of
  all contractual and commercial responsibilities.
- Prepare executive-level reports, commercial updates, and contractual
  recommendations for the client and senior project leadership.

## Profile/Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law, Civil
  Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in commercial and contracts
  management.
- Proven experience on major rail or metro infrastructure projects.
- Prior experience in a PMC, client-side, or major consultancy environment is
  strongly preferred.
- Strong background in contract administration, commercial management, claims,
  variations, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent understanding of standard forms of contract and major project
  commercial frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and
  high-value contractual matters.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial risk management skills.
- GCC project experience is mandatory.
- Experience working in large, multidisciplinary, and high-profile
  infrastructure programs is highly desirable.
- Professional memberships or relevant certifications are considered an
  advantage.

## Preferred Profile

The successful candidate will be a commercially astute and strategically minded
leader with strong contractual expertise and the ability to operate effectively
in a complex PMC environment. They should be capable of advising senior
stakeholders, managing risk proactively, and ensuring robust commercial and
contractual control across major rail/metro project delivery.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all
applicants.

## Workplace Type

On-site