Contract Manager

DG Jones and Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DG Jones and Partners seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team for a major development project in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on managing contractual matters across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and protecting commercial interests.

You will lead contract administration for large-scale construction, review terms, handle variations, EOTs, claims, and provide advice to project management and commercial teams. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline.
• 10–12 years of relevant contracts management experience.
• Experience on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international practices.
• Experience in claims, variations, EOT, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC is advantageous.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer construction contracts from award through project completion.
• Review and interpret contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
• Oversee contractual correspondence, variations, claims, and change orders.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and potential disputes.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project management and commercial teams.
• Review and assess contractors' claims, EOT requests, and contractual entitlements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and relevant regulations.
• Support contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Prepare contractual reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Contract Management

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Law

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team for a major development project in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, mitigating risks, and protecting the commercial interests of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer construction contracts from award through project completion.
• Review and interpret contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
• Oversee contractual correspondence, variations, claims, and change orders.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and potential disputes.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project management and commercial teams.
• Review and assess contractors' claims, extension of time (EOT) requests, and contractual entitlements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and relevant regulations.
• Support contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Prepare contractual reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of relevant experience in contracts management within construction or engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience managing contracts on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international contractual practices.
• Experience in claims management, variations, EOT assessments, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Previous experience working on major projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS or equivalent are advantageous.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.