Senior Contract Manager – Infrastructure & Roads Project

IC İÇTAŞ İNŞAAT / IC ICTAS CONSTRUCTION; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IC İçtaş Construction seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract administration and commercial management for a major road project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes reviewing and negotiating EPC/subcontractor contracts, managing risks, and coordinating with multiple teams to ensure contractual alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management for large-scale construction, strong leadership and negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 20+ years of professional experience in contract management within large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Contract Manager, managing contract administration and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is a significant advantage.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Arabic is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all contract administration activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and project requirements.
• Review, interpret, and administer EPC, subcontractor, supplier, and client contracts while identifying contractual risks and opportunities.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate contract amendments, variations, claims, and other contractual correspondence with clients and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to ensure contractual alignment across all project activities.
• Monitor contractual performance, manage change orders, and support dispute avoidance and resolution processes through effective contract management strategies.
• Prepare and present contractual and commercial reports to senior management, highlighting key risks, claims status, variations, and contractual performance.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and ensure timely submission of notices, claims, and other contractual deliverables in accordance with project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Ownership

English proficiency

Arabic (asset)

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

IC İçtaş Construction seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract administration and commercial management for a major road project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes reviewing and negotiating EPC/subcontractor contracts, managing risks, and coordinating with multiple teams to ensure contractual alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management for large-scale construction, strong leadership and negotiation