Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: Saudi Arabia
Department: Contracts / Commercial
Reports To: Project Director / Commercial Director
Job Summary
The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing all contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective contract administration, compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. The role involves managing main contracts, subcontracts, claims, variations, and contractual obligations while protecting the company's commercial and legal interests. The Contract Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful execution of large-scale construction projects and minimizing contractual risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer all contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations.
- Review, interpret, and administer construction contracts under FIDIC 1999 and 2017 conditions.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, obligations, and statutory requirements.
- Prepare, review, and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims, variations, and dispute-related documentation.
- Lead contract negotiations, amendments, and contractual settlements with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Manage Extension of Time (EOT) claims, prolongation costs, variations, and contractual entitlements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks associated with project execution.
- Review and administer subcontract agreements, contractual securities, performance bonds, guarantees, and insurance requirements.
- Coordinate with Project Management, Commercial, Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams on contractual matters.
- Monitor contractual milestones, obligations, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
- Support the preparation and evaluation of claims, contractual disputes, and dispute resolution strategies.
- Review subcontractor contractual performance and ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
- Provide contractual advice and recommendations to project management and senior leadership.
- Maintain accurate contractual records, documentation, and reporting systems.
- Support contract closeout procedures, final account settlements, and resolution of outstanding contractual matters.
- Ensure compliance with company governance procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIOB, or an equivalent recognized accreditation is highly preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction contract management, including at least 5 years in a managerial position.
- Extensive experience working with reputable main contractors on large-scale construction projects.
- Proven experience in luxury hotels, mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, or mega construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contract Administration (1999 & 2017 Editions), contractual claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
- Demonstrated experience in Extension of Time (EOT) claims, contract negotiations, subcontract administration, and contractual risk management.
- Previous GCC construction project experience is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabian construction regulations and contractual practices is an advantage.
- Proficiency in contract management systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and contract management capabilities.
- Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, FIDIC conditions, and contractual administration.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and contractual risk assessment skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and dispute resolution abilities.
- Ability to interpret complex contractual provisions and provide practical contractual recommendations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Advanced proficiency in contractual reporting, documentation, and contract management systems.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and senior management.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical business conduct.
Work Environment
- Based at project sites and corporate offices as required.
- Close collaboration with clients, consultants, subcontractors, project management, commercial teams, legal advisors, and executive leadership.
- Fast-paced environment supporting large-scale, complex, and high-profile construction projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
