Strategic Contracts Lead for Mega Infrastructure Claims

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead commercial claims and contract administration for major infrastructure programs in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

You will oversee pre/post‑contract activities, variation management, and disputes, advising senior leadership on risks, strategies, and settlement options. The role requires extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and GCC procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 15 years of post‑qualification experience in contracts administration and commercial management.
• Experience with international mega‑projects or high‑value construction programs.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC Red/Yellow/Blue Books or similar contracts.
• Proven track record in variation management, EOT assessments, claims analysis, and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre- and post‑contract administration across major infra packages.
• Ensure compliance with main contracts, subcontracts, and JV obligations.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide decisive guidance on rights and notices.
• Develop contract administration processes, registers, and reporting.
• Manage complex variation orders from identification to final settlement.
• Review EOT submissions, delay notices, and disruption claims.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

FIDIC contracts

Contract interpretation

Variation management

Extension of time

Claims analysis

Dispute resolution

Contractual notices

Commercial negotiation

Risk mitigation

Progress payments

Final accounts

Procurement & tender evaluation

Contract closeout

Saudi procurement laws

Quantity surveying

Executive advisory

Team leadership

Giga-project contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Job description

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead commercial claims and contract administration for major infrastructure programs in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

You will oversee pre/post‑contract activities, variation management, and disputes, advising senior leadership on risks, strategies, and settlement options. The role requires extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and GCC procurement practices.