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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects in Riyadh. This contract role requires extensive consulting experience and the ability to manage complex multi-contract environments.

Key Responsibilities

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the comprehensive commercial and contractual management throughout the project lifecycle. This includes:

• Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contract documents for consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Administering the full contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and pre-award evaluation to post-award management and contract close-out.
• Ensuring strict compliance with contract terms, deliverables, schedule requirements, and all applicable regulations.
• Maintaining accurate contract registers, correspondence, change orders, insurance, guarantees, and approvals.
• Monitoring contract budgets, payment applications, cash-flow forecasts, and financial exposure.
• Evaluating and managing variations, extensions of time, claims, and contractual disputes.
• Conducting cost impact assessments and providing recommendations to senior management.
• Preparing commercial analysis to support management in negotiations and settlements.
• Supporting procurement and tendering processes by preparing tender documentation, scope definitions, commercial conditions, and evaluation criteria.
• Participating in bid evaluations and assisting in the negotiation of consultancy, construction, and service agreements.
• Coordinating with legal and technical teams on bid clarifications, contract conditions, and award recommendations.
• Identifying contractual and commercial risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant local regulations, international standards, and company policies.
• Supporting internal and external audits, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance indicators.
• Acting as the primary commercial point of contact between consultants, contractors, project management teams, and client representatives.
• Facilitating decision-making on contractual issues and ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
• Preparing and presenting contractual and commercial reports to management.
• Maintaining accurate records of all contractual documents, amendments, correspondence, and commitments.
• Producing periodic reports on commercial status, pending claims, contract risks, and financial forecasts.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• Between 5 and 10 years of relevant contract management experience.
• Proven experience in infrastructure, utilities, urban development, landscaping, roads, or government-managed projects.
• A strong understanding of FIDIC, consultancy agreements, EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, and procurement procedures.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously, preferably within a governmental or semi-governmental project framework.

Required Skills

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office, document control tools, and contract management systems.