Contract Manager

Abunayyan Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional company in construction is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and operational standards. The role encompasses managing the entire contract lifecycle across multiple projects, supporting negotiations, and advising on commercial risks. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law and have at least 10 years of experience in similar roles. Excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contract management or senior commercial role in construction/infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract forms.
• Strong ability to interpret legal and commercial documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle across assigned projects.
• Review and administer contract terms and conditions.
• Support contract drafting and negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Contractual risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law

Job description

Abunayyan Holding Company is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract administration, commercial compliance, and risk management across multiple projects. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding contractual interests, supporting negotiations, and ensuring contracts are executed in full alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from pre-award through post-award stages across assigned projects.
• Review, interpret, and administer contract terms, conditions, specifications, and scope of work.
• Support tender evaluations, subcontractor assessments, and contract drafting processes.
• Handle contractual correspondence, variations, change orders, extensions of time, and claims.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deliverables, and milestones are met by internal teams and subcontractors.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and advise project teams on mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review contractual, commercial, and claims reports for senior management.
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized contract records, agreements, notices, and commercial documentation.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors as required.
• Assist in dispute resolution processes and support claims preparation and defense.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a Contract Manager or senior contracts/commercial role within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC or similar) and contractual procedures.
• Solid understanding of claims management, variations, and commercial controls.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to interpret legal, technical, and commercial documents.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.