Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities:Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts from pre-contract through project completion and close-out.Review, draft, negotiate, and administer main contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, and amendments.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial requirements, and project procedures.Monitor contractual performance, milestones, payment terms, variations, and deliverables.Manage claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), delays, disruption, and contractual disputes.Prepare and review contractual notices, correspondence, claims, and commercial submissions.Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, including performance, variations, payments, and claims.Work closely with Project Management, Planning, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams.Review project progress and identify potential commercial exposure, delays, and contractual risks.Ensure timely preparation and submission of interim payment applications and final accounts.Maintain accurate contract registers, variation logs, claims registers, and commercial documentation.Support project teams in resolving contractual issues and disputes.Participate in commercial meetings and provide contractual advice to senior management.Ensure proper contract close-out, including final accounts, settlement of claims, warranties, and outstanding obligations.Maintain compliance with company policies, project procedures, and applicable Saudi/GCC regulations.Required Experience & QualificationBachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Law, or a related discipline10+ years of relevant contracts/commercial experience, preferably with significant experience on large-scale construction projectsProven experience managing contracts for mega construction, infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, high-rise, industrial, or major development projectsExperience working for a main contractor, developer, EPC contractor, or major construction organizationStrong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, claims, variations, EOT, and dispute resolutionExperience with internationally recognized contract forms such as FIDIC is highly desirableStrong negotiation, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skillsStrong ability to manage multiple contractual matters under tight project deadlines