Contracts Manager
On-siteSa, Distrito de Viana do Castelo, Portuguese Republic
Job Summary
Oversee all pre and post-contract commercial and contractual administration for major infrastructure packages, ensuring full compliance with main contract agreements and joint venture parameters. Manage, evaluate, and negotiate complex variation orders, extension of time requests, and high-value commercial claims while providing definitive contractual advice and risk mitigation strategies to senior management. Lead the dispute resolution process, working closely with legal and executive teams to resolve conflicts amicably, and supervise the review of monthly progress payments and final accounts. Mentor a team of quantity surveyors, contract administrators, and cost specialists to maintain robust contract management procedures. This senior role requires extensive experience in FIDIC contracts and mega-project environments within the GCC region.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
- Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in contract administration and commercial management on large-scale international mega-projects
- Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Desired Qualifications
- Professional chartership (e.g., MRICS, MCIArb)
- Prior experience working on NEOM or other Public Investment Fund (PIF) giga-projects within Saudi Arabia/the GCC region
- Arabic fluency
- Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills
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