Contract Manager

Job description

The role is based in Makkah city, Saudi Arabia. the employer Rail Solutions for Railways LLC is seeking a Contract Manager to join its Legal, Contracts & Compliance team. The objective is to oversee the full lifecycle of contractual activities related to large-scale railway signaling projects in Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities: lead the contract management function, provide commercial and contractual guidance, identify and manage contractual risks and opportunities, manage contractual correspondence, and support project leadership.

Requirements

• 3-10 years of professional experience in contract management, in multinational companies, preferably within large infrastructure or railway projects
• proven experience managing complex EPC, turnkey, or railway signaling contracts in international project environments
• demonstrated track record in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution
• experience working with public sector clients and large infrastructure contracts, preferably in Saudi Arabia
• strong understanding of project delivery models and commercial risk management in large-scale transportation projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management is considered an advantage
• fluency in Arabic and English
• professional certifications or trainings in commercial/contract management are highly desirable
• strong expertise in contractual frameworks commonly used in infrastructure projects
• advanced negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• ability to operate in complex, multicultural project environments and manage multiple contractual interfaces
• strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial protection and collaborative project delivery.

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