Senior Contract & Commercial Leader

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex agreements with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors through the full project lifecycle.

You will ensure compliance with contractual obligations, provide strategic commercial advice to project teams, manage claims and change orders, and mentor contract administrators to strengthen commercial performance across major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Master''s degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or construction administration roles.
• Proven experience managing major infrastructure, aviation, transportation, construction, engineering, or program management contracts.
• Extensive experience administering contracts under FIDIC, NEC, or other internationally recognized contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of complex client, consultant, supplier, and subcontractor agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, conditions, and deliverables by all parties.
• Manage contract interpretation and provide guidance to project teams on contractual rights and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests.
• Provide proactive commercial and contractual advice to project teams and senior management.
• Review project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Support procurement and tendering activities by reviewing bid documents, RFPs, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in contract award recommendations and post-award contract finalization.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or other agreed mechanisms.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Risk assessment

Education

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

Master's degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field

Job description

Parsons in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Contract Manager to lead complex agreements with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors through the full project lifecycle.

You will ensure compliance with contractual obligations, provide strategic commercial advice to project teams, manage claims and change orders, and mentor contract administrators to strengthen commercial performance across major infrastructure programs.