Contract Manager

Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Co. | شركة محمد الحبيب العقارية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company in Riyadh seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead administration and management of construction contracts across major projects.

You will oversee tendering, preparation, execution, variations, claims, EOTs, and final settlements, ensuring compliance and protection of the company’s interests. Strong negotiation, leadership, and risk-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Certification in contract management is an advantage.
• 10+ years of proven contract management experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and management of construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer main contracts, subcontracts, and related contractual documentation.
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify contractual risks, obligations, entitlements, and opportunities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project management and construction teams.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project timelines, and commercial obligations.
• Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, potential disputes, and contractual risks.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and submission of claims, extensions of time (EOT), variations, and other contractual entitlements.
• Review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, and responses to ensure the company's rights and entitlements are protected.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams on contractual and commercial matters.
• Review subcontractor and supplier contractual obligations and performance.
• Monitor and evaluate the commercial impact of changes, delays, and variations.
• Maintain a comprehensive register of contracts, variations, claims, notices, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure all contractual records and supporting documentation are properly maintained and readily available.
• Support project management in dispute avoidance, negotiation, resolution, and settlement of contractual matters.
• Identify potential contractual disputes at an early stage and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for project and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable contractual and legal requirements.
• Lead and mentor Contracts Engineers and other contract administration personnel assigned to the project.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Professional certification in contract management

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

FIDIC knowledge

Job description

Posting this for Mohammed Alhabib Company's subsidiary Asalah Residence Co.

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company is a family-owned and privately held company that expresses legacy and noble lineage. Al-Habib company was founded in 1972 and specializes in real estate investments, developments, master plans, scouting land for urban projects, managing construction details with contractors, and designing commercial and residential communities that add value to the surrounding environment and people.

Joining Al Habib Company provides flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. Your income will directly reflect your efforts, with no limits on what your hard-working can earn. To be a successful candidate for our company, you need to be goal-oriented, persevering, self-motivated, ambitious, and people-oriented. The rewards of being one of our team members are the potential for high earnings, status in the community, autonomy, time freedom, helping people, intellectual challenge, and satisfaction from those accomplishments.

Job Brief:

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for leading the administration and management of construction contracts across major projects. The role will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from tendering and contract preparation through execution, variations, claims, extensions of time, and final settlement.

The Contracts Manager will provide strategic contractual and commercial support to project management and construction teams, identify and mitigate contractual risks, protect the company's interests, and ensure that all contractual obligations are properly managed and documented.

• Lead the administration and management of construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer main contracts, subcontracts, and related contractual documentation.
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify contractual risks, obligations, entitlements, and opportunities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project management and construction teams.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project timelines, and commercial obligations.
• Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, potential disputes, and contractual risks.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and submission of claims, extensions of time (EOT), variations, and other contractual entitlements.
• Review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, and responses to ensure the company's rights and entitlements are protected.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams on contractual and commercial matters.
• Review subcontractor and supplier contractual obligations and performance.
• Monitor and evaluate the commercial impact of changes, delays, and variations.
• Maintain a comprehensive register of contracts, variations, claims, notices, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure all contractual records and supporting documentation are properly maintained and readily available.
• Support project management in dispute avoidance, negotiation, resolution, and settlement of contractual matters.
• Identify potential contractual disputes at an early stage and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for project and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable contractual and legal requirements.
• Lead and mentor Contracts Engineers and other contract administration personnel assigned to the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional certification in contract management, quantity surveying, or commercial management is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract administration and commercial practices.
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in contract management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing contracts for large-scale and/or mega construction projects, preferably high-rise developments.
• Strong experience with FIDIC or equivalent construction contracts.
• Experience in managing claims, variations, extensions of time, contractual correspondence, and commercial risks.
• Experience working with main contractors, developers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Excellent understanding of FIDIC contracts and contractual principles.
• Strong claims and EOT management skills.
• Contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Commercial and contractual risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractual matters under tight project deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, site-based position within the Riyadh Region.
• Six working days per week.
• Regular coordination with project management, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Participation in commercial, contractual, progress, and dispute-resolution meetings.
• Work within a fast‑paced mega construction and high‑rise project environment.