Senior Contracts Manager - Commercial Strategy

Job Snapshot

Role:
Senior Contracts Manager - Commercial Strategy

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Construction
Function:
Contracts Administration

Experience:

15 years in commercial and contracts management across major construction projects
Job Type: Full-time

Country:
Saudi Arabia
City:
Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function:
Contracts Administration
Salary:  Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

The Senior Contracts Manager will lead contract management across a multidisciplinary Delivery Partner environment where commercial decisions influence cost, schedule, legal exposure, and overall project performance. The position requires senior-level judgment in contract interpretation, claims, change, dispute avoidance, procurement coordination, and risk mitigation. By directing a team of Contract Managers and maintaining disciplined contractual governance, the role will help protect Parsons and Client interests while supporting timely and commercially sustainable project outcomes.

• Lead all contract management activities across the assigned project portfolio.
• Administer complex FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke contracts in line with contractual obligations and Saudi Arabian law.
• Establish strategic contract management priorities and ensure consistent execution across project packages.
• Identify contractual and financial risks early and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Lead the assessment, negotiation, and resolution of significant claims, variations, change orders, and disputes.
• Provide authoritative advice on contract interpretation, entitlement, notice requirements, and risk allocation.
• Develop and implement commercial and contract management strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Review Change Requests and manage associated documentation through Engineer 's Instructions and Variation Orders.
• Ensure all proposed changes are properly supported by scope, cost, schedule, and contractual evidence.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms, conditions, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Support project budget development and commercial forecasting in coordination with cost and finance teams.
• Prepare senior-level contractual reports, forecasts, commercial assessments, and risk summaries.
• Coordinate closely with procurement teams to ensure sourcing and contracting activities support project delivery requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other delivery partners.
• Assess contractor and consultant performance from a contractual and commercial perspective.
• Develop contingency strategies for emerging financial, contractual, and delivery challenges.
• Represent the project in high-level commercial negotiations and contractual discussions.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment on commercial matters.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Lead and mentor Contract Managers, providing guidance on complex contractual matters and professional development.
• Promote consistent standards of technical quality, commercial discipline, and contractual integrity across the team.
• Escalate significant claims, disputes, commercial risks, and contractual exposures to senior leadership.
• Present major contractual issues, recommendations, and negotiation outcomes to stakeholders and executive management.

• Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contracts or commercial management.
• Strong background across major construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Extensive practical knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Experience with NEC and bespoke contractual arrangements is highly valuable.
• Proven record of leading large-scale contract portfolios and complex project negotiations.
• Strong understanding of cost and commercial management principles, procurement processes, and contract risk.
• Demonstrated capability in claims, variations, disputes, and change management.
• Able to interpret complex contractual provisions and provide clear strategic advice.
• Familiar with Saudi Arabian regulations, regional construction practices, and industry standards.
• Experience with in PMO or major program delivery environments is highly…