Contracts Manager

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Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and commercially astute Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, procurement oversight, and claims management on a complex, multi-phase program involving high-value construction and relocation works. This position plays a critical role in ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and commercial governance across multiple workstreams and contractors. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing pre- and post-contract activities, including procurement execution, contract drafting, cost controls, change management, claims resolution, and commercial reporting—ensuring all processes are aligned with the client’s contractual requirements and program objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end contract administration, from tendering and award through execution and close-out.
• Draft, review, and implement commercial and contractual procedures, ensuring alignment with project controls and procurement strategies.
• Support the development of procurement packages and lead contract negotiations with consultants and contractors.
• Advise senior management and project teams on contractual matters, including compliance, obligations, liabilities, and risk mitigation.
• Manage variation orders, claims assessments, dispute resolution processes, and commercial settlements.
• Interface with cost control and planning teams to ensure consistent cost reporting and forecasting.
• Evaluate contractor claims, validate entitlement, and negotiate settlements in coordination with QS and legal support as required.
• Lead commercial meetings, represent the project in stakeholder reviews, and provide contractual input to design and progress workshops.
• Support the continuous improvement of procurement and contract management processes, tools, and templates.
• Mentor and manage commercial team members, ensuring consistent application of contract principles across all packages.
• Ensure all commercial reporting is timely, accurate, and aligned with project financial controls.
  
  
  

Education & Specific Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts and commercial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in PMC/PMO environments delivering large-scale, multi-package programs.
• Strong familiarity with FIDIC or equivalent contract forms.
• Professional membership (e.g., MRICS, RICS, or equivalent) is preferred.
• GCC experience required; experience in KSA highly preferred.
• Experience handling multi-entity, multi-stakeholder development projects with complex interface requirements.
  
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High proficiency in commercial reporting, contract drafting, and risk mitigation.
• Deep understanding of procurement and financial workflows in construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with senior leadership, legal, technical, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple contract streams simultaneously while maintaining a proactive and collaborative project culture.
  
  
  

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