Senior Contracts Manager (Post Contract)

Job description

At the employer, we are seeking a seasoned and highly strategic Senior Contracts Manager (Post-Contract) to lead the commercial and contractual administration of major infrastructure and construction packages in the Tabuk area. You will be responsible for safeguarding the employer’ and the client’s contractual positions, managing large-scale variations, resolving complex disputes, and overseeing the financial close-out of mega-project contracts. This position demands an industry expert with extensive experience navigating FIDIC or bespoke mega-project contracts, capable of driving commercial excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. You will oversee all post-contract commercial and contractual administration, manage and negotiate complex variation orders, provide definitive contractual advice and risk mitigation strategies, lead the dispute resolution process, and supervise the review and approval of monthly progress payments and final accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum of 20 years of post-qualification experience in contract administration and commercial management on large-scale international mega-projects
• Deep expertise in standard international contract forms (especially FIDIC Blue/Red/Yellow books), Saudi procurement laws, and rigorous claims analysis methodologies
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Arabic fluency is an asset
• Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills
• Years_experience: 20+

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