Senior Contracts Manager - Mega Construction Projects

Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Co. | شركة محمد الحبيب العقارية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company in Riyadh seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead administration and management of construction contracts across major projects.

You will oversee tendering, preparation, execution, variations, claims, EOTs, and final settlements, ensuring compliance and protection of the company’s interests. Strong negotiation, leadership, and risk-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Certification in contract management is an advantage.
• 10+ years of proven contract management experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and management of construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer main contracts, subcontracts, and related contractual documentation.
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify contractual risks, obligations, entitlements, and opportunities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project management and construction teams.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project timelines, and commercial obligations.
• Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, potential disputes, and contractual risks.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and submission of claims, extensions of time (EOT), variations, and other contractual entitlements.
• Review and manage contractual correspondence, notices, and responses to ensure the company's rights and entitlements are protected.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams on contractual and commercial matters.
• Review subcontractor and supplier contractual obligations and performance.
• Monitor and evaluate the commercial impact of changes, delays, and variations.
• Maintain a comprehensive register of contracts, variations, claims, notices, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure all contractual records and supporting documentation are properly maintained and readily available.
• Support project management in dispute avoidance, negotiation, resolution, and settlement of contractual matters.
• Identify potential contractual disputes at an early stage and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for project and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable contractual and legal requirements.
• Lead and mentor Contracts Engineers and other contract administration personnel assigned to the project.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Professional certification in contract management

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

FIDIC knowledge

Job description

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company in Riyadh seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead administration and management of construction contracts across major projects.

You will oversee tendering, preparation, execution, variations, claims, EOTs, and final settlements, ensuring compliance and protection of the company’s interests. Strong negotiation, leadership, and risk-management skills are essential.