Contracts Manager - Cliff Stabilization, Qiddiya, KSA

About the Role

Join Parsons Corporation and explore a dynamic career where innovation, personal growth, and working alongside exceptional colleagues are deeply valued. Parsons fosters a culture focused on empowering employees to reach their maximum potential while embracing agility and forward-thinking leadership.

The Contracts Manager will oversee all commercial and contractual activities related to a sizable multi-package project focused on cliff stabilization in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia. This role demands extensive knowledge of legal, business, financial, and long-term impacts tied to prime contract negotiation and management. Occasional travel to client offices or project sites prior to or during contract implementation may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on significant contracts and modifications, often within challenging conditions, aiming to secure terms favorable to the company.
• Identify contractual risks and ensure contract terms comply with company policies.
• Contribute to divisional, corporate, and company-wide strategic planning processes, including risk assessments and business plan evaluations.
• Recruit and assign staff, oversee their work to maintain consistent quality, and provide necessary training and professional development.
• Maintain active involvement in relevant professional organizations to stay updated on current contractual developments.
• Keep the team informed about resource materials concerning contract administration and negotiation.
• Perform additional duties pertinent to the contract management function as required.

Collaborations and Reporting

• Receives supervision from the Project Director, Department Manager--Contracts, and senior management within the Global Business Unit.
• Provides leadership and guidance to junior contract managers and contract administrators.
• Interacts internally across all company departments and externally with client contract administrators, suppliers, and government entities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field is mandatory.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in prime contract administration, preferably within a major international engineering and construction company.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is favored.

Skills and Competencies

• Thorough understanding of industry business practices and prime contract negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in PC software relevant to contract administration.
• Demonstrated capability to manage complex contractual negotiations independently.

Diversity and Inclusion

Parsons values equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Additional Information

The company is committed to employee well-being and offers vast opportunities for professional advancement. Awareness of fraudulent recruitment practices is emphasized, encouraging applicants to take caution.