Contracts Manager

Parsons; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Contracts Manager with 20+ years in program and contract management, including FIDIC procurement. The role requires leadership across multidisciplinary teams and strong negotiation of final accounts and variations.

The ideal candidate will manage commercial processes, maintain interfaces with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal teams while ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions in large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; 20+ years in program/Contracts management with procurement under FIDIC.
• Hands-on experience with FIDIC contracts on large multidisciplinary projects.
• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of contracting forms and procurement procedures in construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic and English.
• Expert knowledge in contract management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Audit level review and final recommendations on commercial documentation submitted by Contractor and Construction Manager.
• Assess contractual implications of site decisions and optimize contract conditions.
• Maintain relationships with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement and Legal teams.
• Supervise site measurement team; manage monthly valuations.
• Agree on valuations and reimbursement methods with CM/Contractor; manage procedures.
• Manage final accounts with Client/Contractor/Consultant; oversee changes.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

Procurement management

Contract management

Leadership

Communication skills

Arabic and English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Manager to join our team! In this role you will be responsible and accountable for oversight, development, and implementation and functional management of the execution of post-contract award and commercial services. The Senior Contracts Manager develops, implements, and audits the policies and procedures throughout the project to ensure consistency of application and quality of product. The Senior Contracts Manager works with the Construction Manager(s) and Contractors to ensure standards are maintained throughout the program and adherence to contract terms and conditions; works closely with the Budget and Planning Manager relative to inputs on actual cost and accruals, variations, claims, etc. captured at the project level rolled up to the program level.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Audit level review and final recommendation of all commercial documentation on the projects submitted by the Contractor and the Construction Manager; conduct detailed review / recommendation for all commercial documentation submitted by consultants.

• Assess contractual implications of site decisions and optimization of practical contract conditions.

• Maintain working relationship with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement and Legal Management to facilitate organizational interfaces

• Supervise site measurement team; manage monthly valuations.

• Agree on valuations and methods of reimbursement with CM/Contractor representatives. Set up and manage site valuation procedures. Liaise and coordinate agreement on valuations with Construction Managers / Contractors.

• Implement Configuration Management protocols and procedures; manage directives and variations, review client requirements, assess implications, negotiate omissions or extra costs, and coordinate and report on the contractual implications of other parties engaged with the works.

• Manage final accounts including preparation, submission and agreement with Client/Contractor/Consultant.

• Compile and scrutinize design deliverables to ensure conformance, accuracy and completeness of information. Review Bills of Quantities to assure an accurate reflection of the work.

• Manage claims, advice on all aspects of contractual claims. Develop and manage procedures to recognize and identify claims as they evolve, manage timely resolution under the changes provisions where possible, and obtain legal expertise as appropriate.

• Avoid Contractors/Consultants claims; assess variations in lieu of claims. Record pertinent events; ensure proper submission in accordance with the contract. Advice on the imposition of liquidated damages where applicable.

• Evaluate claims including compilation of effective contemporary records, preparation of submissions for Mediation and/or Arbitration on contractual matters.

• Submit documentation to company senior Contract/Legal Managers and client respective Contract/Legal Department for extra-contractual matters.

• Provide the Parsons Program Manager with reviews / analyses on the contract data.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) with 20+ years of related program / Contracts management experience, in which 20+ years of proven experience in Procurement Management under FIDIC conditions of Contract Forms, both Pre and Post Contract Procurement

• Extensive hands‑on experience in FIDIC Contracts within multidisciplinary large‑scale projects is a must.

• Minimum 8 years leadership experience managing diverse activities

• In depth knowledge of industry standard forms of contracting, procurement procedures, standard forms of contracting within the Construction Industries.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• The Contracts Manager to be able to communicate in both Arabic and English languages.

• Expert knowledge and skills relating to contract management and procurement.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to work independently, and as a team member, with minimal supervision.

• Self‑directed, proactive, motivated, enjoy a changing environment and have a positive, entrepreneurial attitude.

• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem‑solving skills, along with the ability to multitask.

• Strong sense of commitment to meeting deadlines.

• Possessing interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees and management.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology‑based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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