Contract Manager (PreContract) (Rail/Metro)

systra arabia; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support procurement and tendering on a major rail/metro project in Oman. You will lead contract formation, negotiation, and finalization of tender and contract documents with cross‑functional teams.

Key requirements include 15+ years in contracts or commercial management, strong knowledge of FIDIC, and excellent English communication. This role demands rigorous risk assessment and comprehensive documentation across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contracts, procurement or commercial management.
• Experience with major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with risk allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract formation activities for procurement and tender packages.
• Prepare, review, and finalize tender and contract documents.
• Support procurement strategy and selection of contract models.
• Draft and amend contractual terms, conditions, and special provisions.
• Provide input during tendering, clarification, evaluation, and award stages.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigation measures.
• Maintain complete records of contract documentation, approvals, and revisions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

English communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Law / QS / Eng / Commercial Management)

Tools

FIDIC knowledge

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support procurement and tendering activities on a major rail/metro project. The role will be responsible for the development, review, negotiation support, and finalization of contract documentation for a wide range of procurement packages, ensuring commercial robustness, contractual compliance, and alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead contract formation activities for procurement and tender packages.
• Prepare, review, and finalize tender and contract documents.
• Support procurement strategy and selection of appropriate contract models.
• Draft and amend contractual terms, conditions, and special provisions.
• Provide contractual and commercial input during tendering, clarification, evaluation, and award stages.
• Review tenderer deviations and recommend suitable positions.
• Identify contractual risks and incorporate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, technical, and commercial teams.
• Support pre-award negotiations with suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, governance, and procurement policies.
• Maintain complete records of contract documentation, approvals, and revisions.

Profile/Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts, procurement, tender support, or commercial management.
• Strong background in contract formation and pre-award contract management.
• Proven experience in major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating tender and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation and procurement strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware and detail-oriented.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Able to work across multidisciplinary teams in a complex project environment.