Contracts Manager
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Contractor
Job Description
The Contracts Manager will oversee commercial and contractual management for large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects. This role requires strong consulting experience, the ability to manage multi-contract environments, and expertise in contract administration, risk mitigation, procurement support, claims, and negotiation.
Responsibilities
Contract Administration & Governance
The Contracts Manager will oversee commercial and contractual management for large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects. This role requires strong consulting experience, the ability to manage multi-contract environments, and expertise in contract administration, risk mitigation, procurement support, claims, and negotiation.
Responsibilities
Contract Administration & Governance
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage contract documents for consultants, contractors, and suppliers
- Administer contract lifecycle: tender preparation, pre-award evaluation, post-award management, and contract close-out
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, schedule requirements, and applicable regulations
- Maintain contract registers, correspondence, change orders, insurance, guarantees, and approvals
- Monitor contract budgets, payment applications, cash-flow forecasts, and financial exposure
- Evaluate and manage variations, extensions of time, claims, and contractual disputes
- Conduct cost impact assessments and provide recommendations to senior management
- Prepare commercial analysis and support management in negotiation and settlement
- Prepare tender documentation, scope definitions, commercial conditions, and evaluation criteria
- Participate in bid evaluations and assist in negotiation of consultancy, construction, and service agreements
- Coordinate with legal and technical teams on bid clarifications, contract conditions, and award recommendations
- Identify contractual and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Ensure adherence to relevant local regulations, international standards, and company policies
- Support internal and external audits, monitoring KPIs and compliance indicators
- Act as the commercial point of contact between consultants, contractors, project management teams, and client representatives
- Facilitate decision-making on contractual issues and ensure clear communication between involved parties
- Prepare and present contractual and commercial reports to management
- Maintain accurate records of all contractual documents, amendments, correspondence, and commitments
- Produce periodic reports on commercial status, pending claims, contract risks, and financial forecasts
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline
- 10–15 years of relevant contract management experience in consulting or PMC environments
- Proven track record in infrastructure, utilities, urban development, landscaping, roads, or government-managed projects
- Strong understanding of FIDIC, consultancy agreements, EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, and procurement procedures
- Experience managing multiple contracts simultaneously within a governmental or semi-governmental project framework
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office, document control tools, and contract management systems
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