Manager

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world through various projects, including improving commutes, ensuring power supply, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. The company partners with clients to address complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM focuses on creating a positive and tangible impact through planning, design, engineering, and program management.

Role Overview

AECOM is seeking a Contract Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a contract position that requires over 10 years of experience. The Contract Manager will be responsible for leading the administration and management of all project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and providing guidance to project teams. The role involves comprehensive contract lifecycle management, from administration to claims and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and management of all project contracts in accordance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions and provide contractual guidance to project teams.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Ensure proper execution and close-out of contracts.
• Manage the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of claims, disputes, and variations.
• Assess contractual entitlement related to extensions of time (EOT), disruption, acceleration, and additional costs.
• Lead the review and analysis of contractor and subcontractor claims.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies and coordinate with legal teams when disputes arise.
• Advise project leadership on commercial and contractual risks.
• Review commercial implications of project changes and deviations.
• Monitor contractual liabilities, obligations, and opportunities.
• Support cost control and project controls teams in assessing financial impacts of contractual matters.
• Ensure commercial protection of the company's interests throughout project execution.
• Support tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award processes.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tender documents, and commercial agreements.
• Manage subcontractor contractual performance and compliance.
• Develop and implement contract administration procedures for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Participate in project risk reviews and governance meetings.
• Maintain a contractual risk register and track mitigation actions.
• Advise project management on potential contractual exposure.
• Act as the primary contractual interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead commercial and contractual meetings with project participants.
• Support senior management in negotiations and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare contractual and commercial reports for executive management.
• Lead and mentor Contracts Engineers, Commercial Officers, and Contract Administrators.
• Ensure alignment with project governance and contract management best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in contract administration processes.
• Support lessons learned and contract closeout activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage all aspects of project contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, terms, and conditions.
• Experience in claims and change management, including negotiation and resolution.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experience in leading and mentoring team members.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will join a global team committed to professional growth and working on impactful projects. AECOM fosters a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community. New hires are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.