Contract Manager (Arabic Speaker), PMC- Madinah

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 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.

Context

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead contract administration and commercial management across complex construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms, managing risks and claims, and supporting the timely delivery of project objectives.

Missions/Main Duties

• 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.

Profile/Skills

• 15+ years of relevant experience in contract management on construction or infrastructure projects.


• Significant GCC project experience.


• Experience working within 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.