Senior Manager

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves overseeing complex contractual agreements throughout the project lifecycle and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations. The role requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of client, consultant, supplier, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, conditions, and deliverables.
• Manage contract interpretation and provide guidance to project teams on contractual rights and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams and senior management.
• Review project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractual claims and change orders.
• Manage extension of time (EOT) submissions, variation requests, and compensation events.
• Support project teams in developing substantiated claims and defending against third-party claims.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
• Support procurement and tendering activities by reviewing bid documents, RFPs, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in contract award recommendations and post-award contract finalization.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, or arbitration.
• Collaborate with legal teams on dispute and claim documentation.
• Monitor compliance with contractual provisions and recommend actions for non-compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Work with Project Directors, Project Managers, and Commercial Managers to provide contractual guidance.
• Review project deliverables and commercial performance for contractual compliance.
• Support cost control initiatives by assessing contractual impacts and opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve project profitability and minimize contractual exposure.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in commercial and contractual meetings.
• Prepare and present contractual status reports, risk assessments, and commercial updates to senior management.
• Act as the primary contractual point of contact for assigned projects and programs.
• Lead and mentor contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial team members.
• Provide training and guidance on contract management best practices and contractual awareness.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching and performance management.
• Foster a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement contract management procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Establish systems for monitoring contractual obligations, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Promote continuous improvement in commercial and contract management processes.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future projects and contracts.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a professional project delivery environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join the Parsons team.