Contract Manager📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Jeddah |
About the Role
Hitachi Rail is expanding its Legal, Contracts & Compliance team in Saudi Arabia to support significant railway signaling projects. We are seeking a talented and experienced Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual activities for these large-scale infrastructure initiatives. This role is crucial in safeguarding the company's commercial interests, ensuring contractual compliance, and fostering collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors. The Contract Manager will act as a strategic advisor, contributing to risk mitigation, dispute avoidance, and the successful execution of complex projects that move cities forward. Join our multinational company and contribute to cutting-edge digital transformation and technology in the railway sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the contract management function for railway signaling projects from contract award through project completion and close-out.
- Ensure strict compliance with contractual terms, corporate policies, and applicable legal frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide expert commercial and contractual guidance to project directors, engineering teams, and senior management.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage contractual risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Manage all contractual correspondence, notifications, and documentation with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
- Lead the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and claims.
- Support the development and execution of claims and dispute resolution strategies, including negotiation and settlement processes.
- Monitor project performance against contractual obligations, ensuring timely identification of potential contractual issues.
- Coordinate effectively with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to ensure consistent contractual governance.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with the main contract and overall project objectives.
- Contribute to commercial reporting, forecasting, and risk assessments related to contractual matters.
- Ensure proper contract administration procedures and documentation control in accordance with company standards.
- Support project leadership in stakeholder management and contract negotiations with clients and consortium partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in Law, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management is considered an advantage.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
- Professional certifications or trainings in commercial/contract management are highly desirable.
- Additional training or certification in FIDIC contract management or international construction law is considered beneficial.
- 3 to 10 years of professional experience in contract management, preferably within multinational companies involved in large infrastructure or railway projects.
- Proven experience managing complex EPC, turnkey, or railway signaling contracts in international project environments.
- Demonstrated track record in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Experience working with public sector clients and managing large infrastructure contracts, with a preference for experience in Saudi Arabia.
- A strong understanding of project delivery models and commercial risk management in large-scale transportation projects.
Required Skills
- Expertise in contract management for railway signaling projects.
- Proficiency in safeguarding commercial interests and ensuring contractual compliance.
- Skilled in claims management and variations management.
- Adept at risk mitigation and dispute avoidance strategies.
- Experience in managing contracts for large infrastructure projects.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
- Familiarity with contractual frameworks such as FIDIC contract management and international construction law.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, multicultural project environments and manage multiple contractual interfaces.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial protection and collaborative project delivery.
Work Environment and Benefits
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the work location specifically in Makkah city. Hitachi Rail offers an attractive salary commensurate with your expertise, along with additional perks including a performance-based yearly discretionary bonus plan, comprehensive medical and life insurance for you and your family, and a schooling allowance for your children. We are committed to your career development and provide access to a variety of learning programs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in all its forms.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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