Contracts Director

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Contracts Director to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves acting as a critical link between project delivery and financial viability for significant infrastructure developments. The Contracts Director will ensure projects remain profitable, compliant, and on schedule within a complex Design-Build environment.

Role Context and Impact

The Contracts Director will join a multidisciplinary Project Management Office (PMO) team. This position is responsible for navigating complex Design-Build environments and managing high-value contract portfolios that contribute to the future infrastructure of the Kingdom. The role requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer complex contracts (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke), ensuring full adherence to contractual obligations and KSA laws.
• Proactively identify contractual and financial risks early in the project lifecycle and develop strategies to protect both Parsons' and the Client's interests.
• Lead the assessment, negotiation, and resolution of significant variations, change orders, and potential disputes.
• Act as a commercial point of contact for the Client to drive value optimization.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for contract management activities.
• Develop and implement commercial and contract management strategies to achieve project objectives, deliver outputs in a timely manner, and maximize value.
• Review Contractor's and Client's Change requests, and manage relevant change management documentation up to finalizing Engineer's Instructions (EIs) and Variation Orders (VOs).
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including managing claims, variations, and disputes.
• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project costs and implement cost control measures to prevent overruns.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and cost analysis for senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing contingency plans for financial and contractual challenges.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants, to ensure alignment on commercial matters.
• Represent the project in commercial discussions and negotiations with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive commercial reports to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in contract management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in administering complex contracts, including FIDIC and NEC forms.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations and relevant laws in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks.
• Experience in leading negotiations and resolving variations, change orders, and disputes.

Professional Attributes

• Ability to foster a culture of professional integrity and technical excellence.
• Strong leadership skills with the capacity to provide strategic direction for contract management activities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Work Environment

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates within a full-time capacity. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary PMO team, contributing to large-scale infrastructure projects.