Arabic-Speaking Contract Manager – Infra Projects (GCC)

SYSTRA; Medina; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA seeks an experienced Contract Manager for a Madinah-based PMC team to lead contract administration on major construction and infrastructure projects. You will manage variations, claims, and changes while ensuring compliance with FIDIC terms and project requirements.

Arabic language skills are mandatory; GCC project exposure and a background in engineering or related fields are highly valued. This role is on-site with a focus on risk management and commercial delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of contract management experience on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Significant GCC project experience.
• Experience in a PMC environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Arabic speaker – mandatory.
• BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project experience – preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, law, or a related discipline.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage construction and consultancy contracts on behalf of the PMC and client.
• Interpret and apply FIDIC conditions of contract, including contract amendments and project-specific requirements.
• Advise project leadership on contractual obligations, risks, entitlements, and mitigation measures.
• Manage variations, extensions of time, claims, notices, payments, and change control.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions, correspondence, progress reports, and payment applications.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of contractual correspondence and commercial recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with contract procedures, milestones, deliverables, and record-keeping requirements.
• Identify and manage contractual risks, disputes, and potential claims; support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Coordinate with the client, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams on contract matters.
• Maintain accurate contract registers, records, and reports.

Job description

SYSTRA seeks an experienced Contract Manager for a Madinah-based PMC team to lead contract administration on major construction and infrastructure projects. You will manage variations, claims, and changes while ensuring compliance with FIDIC terms and project requirements.

Arabic language skills are mandatory; GCC project exposure and a background in engineering or related fields are highly valued. This role is on-site with a focus on risk management and commercial delivery.