Role summary
Parsons is seeking a seasoned and highly strategic Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and contractual administration of major infrastructure and construction packages on the landmark development in Tabuk, KSA. In this senior role, you will be responsible for safeguarding Parsons' and the client's contractual positions, managing large-scale variations, resolving complex disputes, and overseeing the financial close-out of mega-project contracts. This position demands an industry expert with extensive experience navigating FIDIC or bespoke mega-project contracts, capable of driving commercial excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all pre and post-contract commercial and contractual administration, ensuring full compliance with main contract agreements and joint venture parameters
- Manage, evaluate, and negotiate complex variation orders, extension of time (EOT) requests, and high-value commercial claims
- Provide definitive contractual advice and risk mitigation strategies to the Project Director, senior management, and client representatives
- Lead the dispute resolution process, working closely with legal and executive teams to resolve conflicts amicably and efficiently
- Supervise the review and approval of monthly progress payments, final accounts, and the close-out of major contractor packages
- Establish and maintain robust contract management procedures, ensuring all correspondence and documentation are meticulously logged to protect company interests
- Mentor and manage a team of quantity surveyors, contract administrators, and cost specialists
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
- Professional chartership (e.g., MRICS, MCIArb) is highly desirable
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in contract administration and commercial management on large-scale international mega-projects
Education
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
Experience
Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in contract administration and commercial management on large-scale international mega-projects
Skills
- Deep expertise in standard international contract forms (especially FIDIC Blue/Red/Yellow books)
- Saudi procurement laws
- Rigorous claims analysis methodologies
- Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English
- Arabic fluency (an asset)
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
- Strong analytical skills