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Contracts Manager

Bechtel CorporationRiyadh, KSATodayMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudgeting

About This Role

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets.

Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments .

They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview

Contracts Manager (various roles) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bechtel is delivering some of the most ambitious infrastructure programs in Riyadh, supporting keystone and landmark developments that are reshaping the Kingdom’s built environment as part of Vision 2030.

With a long-standing presence in Saudi Arabia spanning over 80 years and delivering transformative projects from industrial cities to world-class transport infrastructure, Bechtel continues to play a critical role in the Kingdom’s growth and development.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team working at the forefront of large-scale, fast-paced infrastructure delivery.

The role offers exposure to complex PMC and integrated team environments, with the backing of a global organisation delivering major projects across 160+ countries as well as the opportunity to transition into roles across the region and the globe.

Job Summary

As Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of major infrastructure packages, with a primary focus on post-award contract administration.

You will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of complex construction and consultancy contracts, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams to manage risk, drive performance, and ensure robust commercial governance.

Major Responsibilities

  • Lead the administration of major construction and consultancy contracts in accordance with contract terms, project procedures, and governance requirements
  • Manage change, variation, and claims processes, including entitlement assessment, commercial evaluation, and negotiation support
  • Provide commercial advice to project and construction teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure
  • Ensure effective contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation in line with contractual requirements and project controls
  • Support development and execution of commercial strategies aligned with project objectives
  • Interface with client, contractor, consultant, and internal stakeholders to drive timely commercial decisions and issue resolution
  • Contribute to commercial reporting, forecasting, and governance processes
  • Support dispute avoidance and resolution, coordinating with legal and project controls teams where required

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience, with a preference for 15+ years’ industry experience
  • MRICS or equivalent chartered status preferred
  • Experience in the Middle East (particularly KSA/GCC) is highly advantageous

Required Knowledge And Skills

  • Proven experience in contracts management / contract administration within the infrastructure, engineering, or construction sectors
  • Strong track record working on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, ideally in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Experience in PMC, programme management, or integrated delivery teams
  • Demonstrable expertise in post-award contract management, including change, claims, and commercial risk management
  • Familiarity with FIDIC-based and bespoke contracting frameworks
  • ****Why Join****
  • Work on landmark, nationally significant projects in Riyadh
  • Be part of a leading PMC / delivery organisation shaping major infrastructure programs
  • Collaborate with international, multidisciplinary teams at the highest level
  • Access long-term career opportunities within a globally recognised organisation delivering projects across infrastructure, energy, and major development sectors

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond!

Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.

Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences.

This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to

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