Contract Manager

Job purpose

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage all contract administration activities across design, construction, and handover phases.
• Review, interpret, and enforce contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of variations, claims, and contractual disputes.
• Support procurement processes, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records, logs, and documentation.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, and technical teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare contract reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Line Manager
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Relevant certificates (e.g., PMP, CCP) are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, commercial administration, and claims handling.
• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in high-rise towers or major mega construction projects.
• Mandatory experience working on large-scale projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Prior experience in a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes, and commercial governance.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills
• High level of organization and time management
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi stakeholder environment
• Solid understanding of the full project lifecycle