Job Title: Contracts Manager
Company Name: Parsons
Job Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 29-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: R182863
Job Description / Role:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Manager to join our team! The Contracts Manager develops, implements, and audits the policies and procedures throughout the project to ensure consistency of application and quality of product, works with the Construction Manager(s) and Contractors to ensure standards are maintained throughout the program and adherence to contract terms and conditions; works closely with the Budget and Planning Manager relative to inputs on actual cost and accruals, variations, claims, etc. captured at the project level rolled up to the program level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain working relationship with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement and Legal Management to facilitate organizational interfaces.
- Supervise site measurement team; manage monthly valuations.
- Agree on valuations and methods of reimbursement with CM/Contractor representatives.
- Set up and manage site valuation procedures. Liaise and coordinate agreement on valuations with Construction Managers / Contractors.
- Implement Configuration Management protocols and procedures; manage directives and variations, review client requirements, assess implications, negotiate omissions or extra costs, and coordinate and report on the contractual implications of other parties engaged with the works.
- Manage final accounts including preparation, submission and agreement with Client/Contractor/Consultant.
- Audit level review and final recommendation of all commercial documentation on the projects submitted by the Contractor and the Construction Manager; conduct detailed review / recommendation for all commercial documentation submitted by consultants.
- Assess contractual implications of site decisions and optimization of practical contract conditions.
- Compile and scrutinize design deliverables to ensure conformance, accuracy and completeness of information. Review Bills of Quantities to assure an accurate reflection of the work.
- Manage claims, advice on all aspects of contractual claims. Develop and manage procedures to recognize and identify claims as they evolve, manage timely resolution under the changes provisions where possible, and obtain legal expertise as appropriate.
- Avoid Contractors/Consultants claims; assess variations in lieu of claims. Record pertinent events; ensure proper submission in accordance with the contract. Advice on the imposition of liquidated damages where applicable.
- Evaluate claims including compilation of effective contemporary records, preparation of submissions for Mediation and/or Arbitration on contractual matters.
- Submit documentation to company senior Contract/Legal Managers and client respective Contract/Legal Department for extra-contractual matters.
- Provide the Parsons Program Manager with reviews / analyses on the contract data.
Experience Required: 20+ years of related program / Contracts management experience, in which 15+ years of proven experience in Procurement Management under FIDIC conditions of Contract Forms, both Pre and Post Contract Procurement. Minimum 8 years leadership experience managing diverse activities.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
Skills Required:
- Extensive hands-on experience in FIDIC Contracts within multidisciplinary large-scale projects.
- In depth knowledge of industry standard forms of contracting, procurement procedures, standard forms of contracting within the Construction Industries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert knowledge and skills relating to contract management and procurement.
- Ability to work independently, and as a team member, with minimal supervision.
- Self-directed, proactive, motivated, enjoy a changing environment and have a positive, entrepreneurial attitude.
- Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to multitask.
- Strong sense of commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Possessing interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees and management.
Languages: English
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.
Company Industry: Construction
Department / Functional Area: Contracts & Procurement
Closing Date: 27-10-2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Parsons career website.
