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About the Role

Parsons is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time role is integral to managing contract portfolios for one of the world's significant infrastructure developments, ensuring profitability, compliance, and project timelines are met. The Contracts Manager will work within a multidisciplinary "Delivery Partner" team, navigating complex Design-Build environments and managing high-value contracts that are critical to the Kingdom's future infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer complex contracts (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke), ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and KSA law.
• Identify contractual and financial risks early in the project lifecycle and develop strategies to protect Parsons' and the Client's interests.
• Assess, negotiate, and resolve significant variations, change orders, and potential disputes.
• Provide direction for all contract management activities to achieve successful outcomes across the portfolio.
• Implement commercial and contract management strategies to meet project objectives, deliver outputs on time, and maximize value.
• Assist in evaluating Change Requests, including developing and managing change management documentation through to finalizing Engineer's Instructions (EIs) and Variation Orders (VOs).
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, managing claims, variations, and disputes.
• Advise on contract interpretation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the development and management of project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Prepare detailed reports, forecasts, and cost analysis for senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure activities align with project requirements and organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with consultants, suppliers, and contractors to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential financial and contractual challenges.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders 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 reports to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Law.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in commercial and/or contracts management across multiple construction sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of cost and commercial management principles, procurement processes, and contract management principles.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale contracts and delivering within budget and schedule.
• Familiarity with local regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial tools.

Required Skills

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and resolve disputes effectively.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management expertise.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (MRICS).
• Experience in PMO projects.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will foster a culture of professional integrity, technical excellence, and collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders. This role involves working on ambitious infrastructure developments, contributing to projects that define the future of the Kingdom.