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About the Role

Parsons is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing complex contract portfolios for significant infrastructure developments, ensuring financial viability, compliance, and project timelines are met within a multidisciplinary "Delivery Partner" team.

Role Context and Impact

The Senior Contracts Manager will serve as a critical link between project delivery and financial performance. The role operates within complex Design-Build environments, focusing on high-value contract portfolios that contribute to the Kingdom's future infrastructure. This position requires over 10 years of experience in contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of contract management, including administering complex contracts (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke) and 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.
• Lead the assessment, negotiation, and resolution of significant variations, change orders, and potential disputes.
• Mentor and lead a team of Contract Managers, fostering professional integrity and technical excellence.
• Provide strategic direction for contract management activities across the portfolio to achieve successful outcomes.
• Develop and implement commercial and contract management strategies to meet project objectives, deliver outputs timely, 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.
• Provide expert advice 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 for potential financial and contractual challenges.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants, 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.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, within a multidisciplinary team focused on infrastructure development projects.

About Parsons

Parsons is committed to valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, cultivating an innovative culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential.