Contracts Administrator at Parsons Corporation

Tabuk, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Administration, Commercial Management, FIDIC, KSA Government Procurement Laws, Change Management, Claims Mitigation, Procurement, Tendering, Negotiation, Analytical Thinking, English Fluency, Arabic Proficiency, Primavera Contract Management, Unifier, SAP, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our project management team in Tabuk, KSA. In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements from inception through closeout on mega-infrastructure or major construction programs. You will act as the primary interface between project management, legal, procurement, and clients to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, mitigate risks, and successfully manage changes, claims, and disputes under Saudi Arabian procurement laws and international contract standards (e.g., FIDIC). What You'll Be Doing Contract Administration & Compliance: Manage the day-to-day administration of prime contracts and subcontracts. Ensure all project activities adhere strictly to contractual terms, corporate policies, and KSA statutory requirements. Change Management & Variations: Oversee the variation order (VO) process. Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and process contract changes, extensions of time (EoT), and amendments. Ensure all changes are properly documented and authorized. Claims Mitigation & Resolution: Proactively identify potential contractual risks and areas of dispute. Review, analyze, and defend or substantiate contractual claims. Prepare robust position papers and participate in dispute resolution processes. Procurement & Tendering Support: Assist in the preparation of RFP (Request for Proposal) packages, pre-qualification of bidders, evaluation of commercial proposals, and negotiation of contract terms for new awards or subcontracts. Financial & Progress Oversight: Collaborate with Project Controls and Quantity Surveyors to review and approve progress billings, invoices, payment certificates, and release of retention funds. Contract Closeout: Manage the formal closeout process for all contracts, ensuring settlement of final accounts, release of performance bonds, and handover of required warranties and documentation. Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the focal point for contractual correspondence with the Client, Joint Venture partners, Subcontractors, and internal legal teams. What Required Skills You'll Bring Experience: Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in contract administration, commercial management, or construction law on large-scale infrastructure, mega-projects, or urban development programs. Regional Experience: Proven track record of working within Saudi Arabia (KSA) is essential. Familiarity with the unique operational and logistics environment of the Tabuk region (or major regional gigaprojects) is highly advantageous. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Law from an accredited institution. Certifications: Professional certification such as MRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalents is highly preferred. Contractual Expertise: Deep knowledge of FIDIC suites of contracts and KSA Government Procurement Laws. What Desired Skills You'll Bring Negotiation & Influence: Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to negotiate high-value contract terms and complex change orders with sophisticated clients and subcontractors. Analytical Thinking: Exceptional ability to interpret complex legal and technical contract documents, write clear contractual correspondence, and build analytical claim files. Communication: Fluent in English (written and spoken) with excellent report-writing skills. Proficiency in Arabic is a significant asset for dealing with local authorities and subcontractors. Software Proficiency: Experience utilizing contract management systems (e.g., Primavera Contract Management, Unifier, or SAP). Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

Manage the comprehensive administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements for mega-infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. Act as the primary interface between project management, legal, and clients to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and resolve claims.