Contract Manager

Hitachi Rail; Medina; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus package

Medical and life insurance

Education allowance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is expanding its Legal, Contracts & Compliance team in Saudi Arabia to support major railway signaling projects. The Contract Manager will oversee full lifecycle contractual activities, safeguarding commercial interests, ensuring compliance, and managing claims and variations for large-scale infrastructure programs.

The role requires leadership across legal, finance, procurement, and project management, with a focus on risk mitigation, governance, and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications are advantageous.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management for railway signaling EPC contracts from award to close-out.
• Ensure compliance with terms, policies, and legal frameworks throughout projects.
• Provide commercial guidance to project leadership and engineering teams.
• Identify and manage contractual risks with mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contract variations, change orders, and claims process.
• Support dispute resolution and settlement negotiations with clients and partners.

Skills

Contract management

EPC contracts

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Engineering

Master's degree in Law, MBA, or Project Management (advantageous)

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Contract Manager

Our Legal, Contracts & Compliance team in Saudi Arabia is growing!

At Hitachi Rail, we are expanding our team to support some of the most exciting railway signaling projects in the region and we are looking for talented people who enjoy working in international environments, tackling challenges and helping deliver infrastructure that moves cities forward.

Job Objective

The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contractual activities related to large-scale railway signaling projects in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures that all contractual obligations, rights, risks, and opportunities are effectively managed in alignment with project objectives and corporate governance.

The position supports project delivery by safeguarding the company’s commercial interests, ensuring contractual compliance, managing claims and variations, and fostering collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors. The Contract Manager acts as a strategic advisor to project leadership, contributing to risk mitigation, dispute avoidance, and the successful execution of complex infrastructure projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management function for railway signaling projects from contract award through project completion and close-out.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, corporate policies, and applicable legal frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project directors, engineering teams, and senior management.
• Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notifications, and documentation with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and claims.
• Support the development and execution of claims and dispute resolution strategies, including negotiation and settlement processes.
• Monitor project performance against contractual obligations and ensure timely identification of potential contractual issues.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to ensure consistent contractual governance.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with the main contract and project objectives.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, forecasting, and risk assessments related to contractual matters.
• Ensure proper contract administration procedures and documentation control in accordance with company standards.
• Support project leadership in stakeholder management and contract negotiations with clients and consortium partners.

Work Experience Requirements

• 3 – 10 years of professional experience in contract management, in multinational companies, preferably within large infrastructure or railway projects.
• Proven experience managing complex EPC, turnkey, or railway signaling contracts in international project environments.
• Demonstrated track record in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with public sector clients and large infrastructure contracts, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of project delivery models and commercial risk management in large-scale transportation projects.

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Work location is Makkah city in Saudi Arabia.
• Preferably a Saudi national.
• Professional certifications or trainings in commercial/contract management are highly desirable.
• Additional training or certification in FIDIC contract management or international construction law is considered beneficial.

Preferred Skills

• Strong expertise in contractual frameworks commonly used in infrastructure projects (e.g., FIDIC or GTPL based contracts).
• Advanced negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Ability to operate in complex, multicultural project environments and manage multiple contractual interfaces.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial protection and collaborative project delivery.

What can we offer?

• Work in a multinational company with affiliate companies all over the world.
• Attractive salary that reflects your expertise, plus additional perks that enhance your overall package.
• Performance-based yearly discretionary bonus plan.
• Medical and life insurance for you and your family.
• We support your children’s education with our schooling allowance to help you with tuition fees.
• We invest in your career! Access to a variety of learning programs to continue growing and developing your skills.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.