Commercial/Contracts Manager

SYSTRA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consultancy group is seeking a results-driven Commercial Contracts Manager for a major transportation infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will manage complex contracts, ensuring compliance and profitability while leading commercial negotiations and risk management strategies. This role requires extensive experience in commercial management, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the Saudi legal framework.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in commercial and contract management for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law and FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in managing multi-million-dollar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of prime and subcontracts across all project phases.
• Identify and manage potential claims and variations.
• Prepare detailed commercial reports and forecasts for senior leadership.

Skills

Contract Management

Claims Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP Certification (advantage)

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 a results-driven Commercial Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and contractual functions on a major transportation/mobility infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing complex contracts, commercial negotiations, and risk, ensuring the project remains compliant, profitable, and aligned with strategic objectives

Missions/Main Duties

• Contract Management: Oversee the administration of prime and subcontracts across all project phases, including negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, and close-out.
• Claims Management: Identify potential claims early, develop and implement claims strategy, manage and prepare claims for extension of time, additional cost, and scope changes.
• Change & Variation Control: Manage and evaluate variations, change orders, and amendments to ensure they are captured contractually and commercially.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks through proactive engagement with project teams, legal advisors, and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify contractual risks and provide mitigation strategies. Coordinate with legal counsel and project leadership on dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration, or litigation).
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare detailed commercial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and cash flow analyses for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with internal departments, clients, contractors, legal teams, and external auditors to ensure smooth contract delivery and issue resolution.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams to ensure clarity and consistency on contractual obligations, variations, and deliverables.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records of correspondence, contractual notices, claims documentation, and reports. Provide regular updates to senior management on claims status and contractual risks.
• Commercial Support: Assist the commercial team in budgeting, cost tracking, change control, and procurement strategies related to contract execution.
  
  

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). PMP considered an advantage
• Fluent in English with strong written and oral communication. Ability to edit and write content in English. Proficiency in Arabic language an advantage but not essential
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in commercial and contract management for large-scale infrastructure or railway projects.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, FIDIC contracts, and commercial management in the infrastructure and transportation sectors.
• Strong understanding of Saudi legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in relation to contracts and commercial management.
• Proven experience in managing multi-million-dollar contracts, including dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and claims management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to manage contract discussions.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Financial and commercial acumen, including cost forecasting and budget management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple commercial and contractual workstreams.
  
  

Experience in the Gulf Countries, specifically Saudi Arabia will be preferred.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.