Manager (Arabic Speaker) PMC

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is an engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs transport solutions globally, partnering with cities and regions for 65 years to develop, improve, and modernize infrastructure and transport systems. The Group is involved from design to maintenance across more than 80 countries, with 74% of its turnover generated internationally. SYSTRA supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions to innovate future mobility.

The Role of Contract Manager

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading contract administration and commercial management for complex construction and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contract terms, manage risks and claims, and support the timely delivery of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage construction and consultancy contracts on behalf of the PMC and client.
• Interpret and apply FIDIC conditions of contract, including contract amendments and project-specific requirements.
• Advise project leadership on contractual obligations, risks, entitlements, and mitigation measures.
• Manage variations, extensions of time, claims, notices, payments, and change control processes.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions, correspondence, progress reports, and payment applications.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of contractual correspondence and commercial recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with contract procedures, milestones, deliverables, and record-keeping requirements.
• Identify and manage contractual risks, disputes, and potential claims; support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Coordinate with the client, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams on contract matters.
• Maintain accurate contract registers, records, and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, law, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management within construction or infrastructure projects.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Medina, Saudi Arabia, working as part of a Project Management Consultancy team.