Projects Contracts Manager

About Ajdan

Ajdan is seeking a Projects Contracts Manager to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province. This is a full-time position for an experienced professional with a focus on managing the contract lifecycle for mixed-use development projects.

Role Purpose

The Projects Contracts Manager will oversee the entire contract lifecycle for mixed-use development projects, from defining initial requirements through contract administration and closeout. This role involves coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, Legal, Finance, Procurement, consultants, and contractors, to ensure clear contract terms, manage contractual risks, and support project delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive contract management plans for assigned mixed-use projects, detailing contract packages, key obligations, milestones, and administration requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, deliverables, technical requirements, and contract inputs for consultant and contractor packages.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Department on sourcing and tender processes, providing project and contract requirements while respecting their ownership of procurement activities.
• Review draft contracts and related documents with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and project stakeholders, and facilitate the coordination of comments and recommendations.
• Administer executed contracts, monitoring contractual obligations, key dates, deliverables, notices, and required submissions, and maintain complete contract records.
• Review and track contractor and consultant variations, claims, extensions of time, and other contractual matters, providing recommendations to authorized decision-makers.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify commercial or contractual risks, escalating matters requiring legal advice or approval to the relevant authorized parties.
• Prepare contract status reports covering obligations, changes, claims, risks, and upcoming milestones for project management review.
• Coordinate with Finance and project teams on contract payment terms, supporting documentation, and ensuring alignment of payment applications with contract requirements.
• Coordinate contract closeout activities, including completion records, final account documentation, outstanding obligations, and lessons learned.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in projects and contracts management, preferably within mixed-use development or a related field.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province. The role involves working collaboratively with various departments and external partners to achieve project objectives.