Management Advisor Contracts & Commercial (Infrastructure & Transportation)📣 إعلان

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Management Advisor Contracts & Commercial (Infrastructure & Transportation) to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and involves providing specialist advisory services on complex contractual and commercial matters for major infrastructure and transportation projects. A particular focus of this role will be on metro and mass transit operation and maintenance contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on contractual strategies, risk allocation, and commercial positions for complex operation and maintenance and related service contracts.
• Translate international best practices in contracts and commercial management into locally applicable procedures and governance frameworks.
• Provide expert interpretation of sophisticated contractual provisions, including change of law, performance regimes, and claims mechanisms, to protect organizational interests.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of critical contractual correspondence, such as notices, responses to claims, variation proposals, and performance-related communications.
• Direct the evaluation of contractual entitlements, cost and schedule impacts, and negotiation strategy for variations, claims, and dispute avoidance.
• Oversee the review and certification of contractor monthly statements, payment applications, and KPI-based payment mechanisms, ensuring accuracy and alignment with performance requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance against detailed contractual obligations and KPIs, advising management on early identification of risks, non-compliance, and potential disputes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for contractual, commercial, and regulatory issues, and support management in implementing corrective actions.
• Manage insurance aspects under major contracts, including policy renewals, compliance reviews, and claims coordination.
• Support the prequalification, evaluation, and contractual management of specialized subcontractors, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities and risk.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, legal, procurement, and technical teams to ensure consistent and integrated management of contractual and commercial matters.
• Represent the organization in negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, and external stakeholders on complex contractual issues, claims, and variations.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on contracts, licensing, and corporate structures within Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, drawing on multi-jurisdictional experience.
• Review and advise on leases, service agreements, and other commercial contracts linked to infrastructure project delivery and operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Saudi and GCC laws and regulations while integrating international contractual standards and practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of professional experience in a related field.
• International legal education and practice, with UK qualification and GCC experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership experience with high-value, complex Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contracts, such as those for the Riyadh Metro.
• Deep familiarity with contractual risk, claims, and performance-based payment mechanisms within public transport.

Specialized Expertise

This role requires specialized experience in metro/rail operation and maintenance contracts, combined with international legal training and GCC-specific practice. This blend of expertise is essential for navigating the complexities of major infrastructure and transportation projects in the region.

Contribution to Localization

The Management Advisor will play a key role in establishing robust contractual and commercial frameworks. This position also involves training and mentoring Saudi professionals to progressively assume similar responsibilities, thereby supporting the long-term objective of increasing Saudi participation and leadership in complex contracts and commercial management roles.

Company Overview

Parsons Corporation cultivates an innovative culture guided by its leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth. The company is committed to empowering its employees to achieve their full potential within a collaborative and supportive environment.