Senior Contract Manager

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead the administration of complex agreements across project lifecycles in Riyadh. You will ensure adherence to contractual obligations, provide strategic commercial guidance, and lead negotiation and resolution of claims with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

The role involves EOTs, variation assessments, and proactive risk management, reporting to senior management.

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 preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract/commercial management, procurement, or construction administration.
• Extensive experience with major infrastructure, aviation, transportation, or giga-project contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of complex client, consultant, supplier, and subcontractor agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, conditions, and deliverables by all parties.
• Lead negotiations and resolution of contractual claims and change orders.
• Manage EOT submissions, variation requests, and commercial entitlements.
• Provide strategic commercial guidance to project teams and senior management.
• Review project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract administration

Dispute management

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder management

Project controls

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, MBA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Project controls tools

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Contract Manager to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.
• Ensure proper management of contractual liabilities and exposure.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractual claims and change orders.
• Manage extension of time (EOT) submissions, variation requests, compensation events, and commercial entitlements.
• Support project teams in the development of substantiated claims and defense against claims from third parties.
• Ensure all contractual notices are submitted in accordance with contract requirements.
• 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.
• Collaborate with legal teams to prepare documentation related to disputes and claims.
• Monitor compliance with contractual provisions and recommend actions to address non-compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, and Commercial Managers to provide contractual guidance throughout project execution.
• Review project deliverables and commercial performance to ensure contractual compliance.
• Support cost control initiatives by assessing contractual impacts and opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve project profitability and minimize contractual exposure.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in commercial and contractual meetings with external and internal parties.
• Prepare and present contractual status reports, risk assessments, and commercial updates to senior management.
• Act as the primary contractual point of contact for assigned projects and programs.
• Lead and mentor contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial team members.
• Provide training and guidance on contract management best practices and contractual awareness.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching and performance management.
• Foster a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement contract management procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Establish systems for monitoring contractual obligations, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Promote continuous improvement in commercial and contract management processes.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future projects and contracts.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a 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.
• Demonstrated success in claims management, change management, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with government entities, developers, PMC organizations, or major contractors is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial principles, procurement strategies, and contract administration practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of FIDIC contract conditions and international contracting standards.
• Strong experience in claims preparation, variation assessment, and extension of time evaluations.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial analysis, and dispute management skills.
• Ability to identify contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to assess contractual impacts on project performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and project controls tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial principles, procurement strategies, and contract administration practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of FIDIC contract conditions and international contracting standards.
• Strong experience in claims preparation, variation assessment, and extension of time evaluations.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial analysis, and dispute management skills.
• Ability to identify contractual risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to assess contractual impacts on project performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and project controls tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Membership in professional organizations such as MRICS, MCIArb, CCM, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in Contract Management, Commercial Management, or Construction Law.
• Experience working on large-scale airport, aviation, transportation, or giga-project developments.
• Strong understanding of dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian construction and procurement regulations.
• Experience managing multinational project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and negotiate favorable commercial outcomes.
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

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—