Contracts Manager

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee commercial and contractual management for large infrastructure and urban development projects in the Riyadh region. You will lead contract administration, governance, procurement support, and negotiations across multi-contract environments.

The role requires extensive consulting experience, strong governance and risk mitigation skills, and the ability to coordinate with legal, technical, and project teams to ensure compliance, timely delivery, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, construction management or law.
• 10–15 years of relevant contract management experience in consulting or PMC environments.
• Proven track record in infrastructure, utilities, urban development, landscaping, roads, or government-managed projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, consultancy agreements, EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, and procurement procedures.
• Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously within a governmental or semi-governmental project framework.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office, document control tools, and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage contract documents for consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Administer contract lifecycle: tender preparation, pre-award evaluation, post-award management, and contract close-out.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, schedule requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence, change orders, insurance, guarantees, and approvals.
• Monitor contract budgets, payment applications, cash-flow forecasts, and financial exposure.
• Evaluate and manage variations, extensions of time, claims, and contractual disputes.
• Conduct cost impact assessments and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare commercial analysis and support management in negotiation and settlement.
• Coordinate with legal and technical teams on bid clarifications, contract conditions, and award recommendations.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to relevant local regulations, international standards, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits, monitoring KPIs and compliance indicators.
• Act as the commercial point of contact between consultants, contractors, project management teams, and client representatives.
• Facilitate decision-making on contractual issues and ensure clear communication between involved parties.
• Prepare and present contractual and commercial reports to management.
• Maintain accurate records of all contractual documents, amendments, correspondence, and commitments.
• Produce periodic reports on commercial status, pending claims, contract risks, and financial forecasts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Document control tools

Job description

The Contracts Manager will oversee commercial and contractual management for large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects. This role requires strong consulting experience, the ability to manage multi-contract environments, and expertise in contract administration, risk mitigation, procurement support, claims, and negotiation.

Responsibilities:

Contract Administration & Governance

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage contract documents for consultants, contractors, and suppliers

• Administer contract lifecycle: tender preparation, pre-award evaluation, post-award management, and contract close-out

• Ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, schedule requirements, and applicable regulations

• Maintain contract registers, correspondence, change orders, insurance, guarantees, and approvals

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor contract budgets, payment applications, cash-flow forecasts, and financial exposure

• Evaluate and manage variations, extensions of time, claims, and contractual disputes

• Conduct cost impact assessments and provide recommendations to senior management

• Prepare commercial analysis and support management in negotiation and settlement

Procurement & Tendering Support

• Prepare tender documentation, scope definitions, commercial conditions, and evaluation criteria

• Participate in bid evaluations and assist in negotiation of consultancy, construction, and service agreements

• Coordinate with legal and technical teams on bid clarifications, contract conditions, and award recommendations

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify contractual and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies

• Ensure adherence to relevant local regulations, international standards, and company policies

• Support internal and external audits, monitoring KPIs and compliance indicators

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the commercial point of contact between consultants, contractors, project management teams, and client representatives

• Facilitate decision-making on contractual issues and ensure clear communication between involved parties

• Prepare and present contractual and commercial reports to management

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all contractual documents, amendments, correspondence, and commitments

• Produce periodic reports on commercial status, pending claims, contract risks, and financial forecasts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline

• 10–15 years of relevant contract management experience in consulting or PMC environments

• Proven track record in infrastructure, utilities, urban development, landscaping, roads, or government-managed projects

• Strong understanding of FIDIC, consultancy agreements, EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, and procurement procedures

• Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously within a governmental or semi-governmental project framework

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office, document control tools, and contract management systems