Senior Manager – Contracts (Contracts & Procurement Lead)

Parsons; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Manager – Contracts for a key role in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will manage all financial and contractual aspects of infrastructure projects, requiring extensive experience in quantity surveying and strong client interface skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to large-scale initiatives and drive procurement excellence. The position demands a bachelor's degree and at least 20 years of experience in contract management.

Benefits

Endless growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 20+ years of post-graduate experience in quantity surveying.
• Proven experience in analysing contract variations and claims.
• Experience in commercial management on construction supervision projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Administer and manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation and reports.

Skills

Contract management experience

Client interface skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle Procurement

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Manager – Contracts (Contracts & Procurement Lead) to join our team on an existing project in our KSA-Jeddah sector.

Contract management and client interface experience is essential, with a strong track record of delivering large infrastructure projects. This will be a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished professional to advance their career by contributing to a prestigious project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the financial and contractual aspects of the project/programme.
• Participate in progress meetings, record minutes, and prepare reports.
• Administer and manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues, variations, and claims in coordination with client and contractor teams.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Advise on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and procurement processes.
• Liaise with legal, commercial, and technical teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the preparation and finalisation of the contractor’s monthly payment certificates.
• Ensure all cost and quantity records are organized and maintained.
• Advise the SRE and REs on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate unit rates for new work items.
• Establish and monitor day works recording and processes.
• Lead the preparation of variation orders and evaluation of claims.
• Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
• Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly reports to client.
• Audit payments to contractors.
• Ensure prompt submission and completeness of valuations.
• Check and record measurements of completed work.
• Monitor final cost estimates of contracts.
• Maintain expenditure records.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of the team.
• Prepare final account documentation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 20+ years post-graduate of demonstrable experience in all aspects of quantity surveying.
• Proven experience in analysing contract variations and claims.
• Experience in commercial management with consultant on construction supervision projects is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of construction contract commercial documents, engineering drawings, and specifications.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Proven track record in procurement, contracts management, or supply chain functions, preferably within giga-projects or large-scale initiatives in real estate, retail, or customer-focused sectors. Experience in business management or PMO (Project Management Office) functions is highly desirable.
• Strong governance, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive procurement excellence.
• Expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, and administration, with a focus on achieving cost savings and maintaining compliance.
• Proficiency in modern project management tools, procurement systems, reporting platforms, and digital solutions (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement, Power BI, Tableau).

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