Contracts Manager - Infrastructure

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, seeks a senior Contracts Manager - Infrastructure to lead pre- and post‑contract administration on major infrastructure packages. You will drive variation management, claims assessment, dispute resolution, and final accounts, partnering with project directors, clients, and legal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in QS/Engineering, 12+ years of experience, MRICS or MCIArb desirable, and deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of post‑qualification experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong background managing contracts on major infrastructure, construction, or international mega‑projects.
• Professional chartership such as MRICS or MCIArb is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre‑contract and post‑contract administration for major infrastructure and construction packages.
• Ensure contractual activities comply with main agreements, joint venture requirements, project procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Interpret contract conditions and provide clear commercial advice to project leadership.
• Develop practical strategies to preserve contractual rights and reduce commercial exposure.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and contractor change submissions.
• Assess extension of time requests, delay events, disruption claims, and associated financial impacts.
• Lead the review of high‑value commercial claims and prepare recommendations for management approval.
• Verify that claims are supported by notices, correspondence, programme records, cost evidence, and contemporaneous documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

FIDIC contracts

FIDIC Blue Book

FIDIC Red Book

FIDIC Yellow Book

Commercial management

Variation assessment

Delay entitlement

Claims analysis

Dispute resolution

Contract negotiation

Audit trail

Education

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

MRICS or MCIArb desirable

Job description

Contracts Manager - Infrastructure

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Contracts Administration

Experience: Minimum 12 years of post‑qualification experience

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: 35,000–50,000 (per month, estimated range based on similar jobs in the city; final offer to be confirmed with the employer)

Overview

Contracts Manager - Infrastructure in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is a Construction hiring opportunity for a senior commercial professional with extensive experience administering complex contracts on international infrastructure and mega‑project developments. The role leads variation management, claims assessment, dispute resolution, payment review, contractual risk control, and final account close‑out across major construction packages.

The Contracts Manager protects the contractual and commercial interests of Parsons and its client throughout the delivery of major infrastructure packages. The position provides senior‑level guidance on contract interpretation, variations, extensions of time, claims entitlement, payment matters, dispute strategy, and package close‑out. The role works closely with the Project Director, client representatives, contractors, legal advisers, quantity surveyors, cost specialists, and project controls teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pre‑contract and post‑contract administration for major infrastructure and construction packages.
• Ensure contractual activities comply with main agreements, joint venture requirements, project procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Interpret contract conditions and provide clear commercial advice to project leadership.
• Develop practical strategies to preserve contractual rights and reduce commercial exposure.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and contractor change submissions.
• Assess extension of time requests, delay events, disruption claims, and associated financial impacts.
• Lead the review of high‑value commercial claims and prepare recommendations for management approval.
• Verify that claims are supported by notices, correspondence, programme records, cost evidence, and contemporaneous documentation.
• Provide contractual risk assessments to the Project Director, senior management, and client stakeholders.
• Coordinate dispute avoidance and dispute resolution activities with legal and executive teams.
• Support negotiations, settlement discussions, mediation, adjudication, or arbitration preparation where required.
• Review contractor correspondence and ensure contractual notices are issued within required timeframes.
• Establish consistent contract administration procedures across assigned packages.
• Maintain accurate registers for variations, claims, notices, payments, instructions, and contractual decisions.
• Protect project interests through complete and well‑organized audit trails.
• Review monthly progress payment applications and confirm compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assess valuations, approved changes, provisional sums, deductions, and payment adjustments.
• Supervise final account preparation, negotiation, agreement, and financial close‑out.
• Monitor outstanding contractual obligations, liabilities, and unresolved commercial matters.
• Coordinate close‑out requirements with project management, cost control, planning, procurement, and finance teams.
• Review contractor performance against agreed milestones and contract obligations.
• Maintain current commercial risk and opportunity registers.
• Prepare executive reports, contractual summaries, claims dashboards, and decision papers.
• Present complex contract matters to senior client representatives and executive boards.
• Chair or participate in commercial meetings with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Provide direction to quantity surveyors, contract administrators, and cost specialists.
• Review team outputs for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and contractual strength.
• Mentor commercial employees and promote disciplined professional standards.
• Support compliance with Saudi procurement requirements and project governance procedures.
• Apply FIDIC and bespoke contract provisions consistently across project packages.
• Recommend improvements to contract systems, reporting controls, and commercial workflows.
• Perform additional duties assigned by project leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of post‑qualification experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong background managing contracts on major infrastructure, construction, or international mega‑projects.
• Professional chartership such as MRICS or MCIArb is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of FIDIC Blue, Red, and Yellow Book contract forms.
• Experience administering bespoke contracts and joint venture arrangements.
• Proven capability in variation management, extension of time analysis, claims assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Prior experience on NEOM or another Public Investment Fund giga‑project is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi procurement laws and GCC contracting practices.
• Strong understanding of contractual notices, entitlement analysis, payment certification, and final accounts.
• Ability to evaluate commercial risk and develop practical mitigation measures.
• Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical reasoning and attention to contractual detail.
• Confidence presenting recommendations to client executives and senior management.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Arabic language ability is an advantage.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high‑pressure and fast‑moving project environment.

Skills Set

• Contract administration
• FIDIC contracts
• FIDIC Blue Book
• FIDIC Red Book
• FIDIC Yellow Book
• Bespoke contracts
• Commercial management
• Variation assessment
• Extension of time claims
• Claims analysis
• Delay entitlement
• Dispute resolution
• Contract negotiation
• Payment certification
• Progress payment review
• Final account settlement
• Contract close‑out
• Contractual risk management
• Saudi procurement laws
• Joint venture agreements
• Notice management
• Contract correspondence
• Audit trail control
• Quantity surveying
• Cost management
• Executive reporting
• Commercial team leadership
• Stakeholder negotiation
• MRICS
• MCIArb

Why Join Us

This position offers a senior commercial professional the opportunity to influence contract strategy on a landmark development programme in Tabuk, one of Saudi Arabia's most active construction markets. The role provides exposure to high‑value packages, complex claims, executive decision‑making, international contract forms, and large‑scale project close‑out. Parsons provides a stable platform for experienced contracts specialists seeking broader leadership responsibility, professional development, and long‑term involvement in Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and giga‑project pipeline.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, programme management, construction management, and technology‑led solutions for major infrastructure, transportation, defence, and urban development projects. Its Saudi Arabian teams support complex programmes through disciplined contract administration, multidisciplinary expertise, and strong commercial governance.