Senior Contracts Manager - Claims & Change Control

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 402,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a senior Contracts Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in FIDIC, NEC, bespoke contracts, claims, change control and commercial risk to administer high-value agreements across a major program.

You will lead contract governance, manage variations, support negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with procurement, cost and finance teams to protect value and delivery. Ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience and MRICS preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical knowledge of FIDIC contract forms.
• Familiarity with NEC and bespoke contract arrangements.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in contracts management or related construction functions.

Responsibilities

• Administer FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke contracts in accordance with contractual obligations and applicable Saudi Arabian law.
• Manage day-to-day contract administration across assigned project packages and workstreams.
• Identify contractual and financial risks early and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Assess variations, change orders, claims, and potential disputes using relevant contract provisions and project records.
• Support negotiation and resolution of significant commercial and contractual matters.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms, notice requirements, approvals, and other procedural obligations.
• Advise project teams on contract interpretation, entitlement, risk allocation, and contractual strategy.
• Coordinate with cost and finance teams on budget impacts, forecasts, and commercial exposure.
• Prepare contractual reports, forecasts, cost assessments, and management summaries.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

NEC contracts

Bespoke contracts

Contract administration

Claims management

Change control

Variation management

Engineer’s Instructions

Variation Orders

Contract interpretation

Commercial management

Contract risk management

Dispute resolution

Commercial negotiations

Procurement coordination

Budget support

Cost forecasting

Commercial reporting

Contractor management

Consultant management

Supplier coordination

Legal and regulatory compliance

Saudi Arabian contract requirements

PMO delivery

Stakeholder management

Contract documentation

Commercial risk assessment

Project management software

Financial tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or a closely related discipline

Job description

Parsons Corporation is seeking a senior Contracts Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in FIDIC, NEC, bespoke contracts, claims, change control and commercial risk to administer high-value agreements across a major program.

You will lead contract governance, manage variations, support negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with procurement, cost and finance teams to protect value and delivery. Ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience and MRICS preferred.