Assistant Contracts Manager

About Parsons and Role Overview

Parsons offers a career with vast opportunities where you can grow, collaborate with outstanding professionals, and be your authentic self. We foster innovation, agility, and growth under a leadership that values people and empowers individuals to reach their fullest potential. Join our dynamic Program Management Office team in Riyadh as an Assistant Contracts Manager, contributing to significant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report compliance of designers, contractors, and other parties with contractual obligations and progress milestones.
• Work closely with the site team to evaluate both contractual and practical measures ensuring requirements are met and provide advice regarding specific contractual provisions and performance.
• Analyze the contractual consequences of on-site decisions and optimize contract conditions practically.
• Review all contract correspondence involving contractors and consultants.
• Maintain detailed trackers regarding securities, early warnings, and claims.
• Provide advice on entitlements related to variations and claims and propose suitable resolutions.
• Examine contract documents related to consultants and contractors.
• Participate in and manage performance evaluations concerning consultants and contractors.
• Advise on compliance with Tender and Procurement Law.
• Evaluate technical and financial tender proposals thoroughly.
• Ensure that any project changes adhere to contractual provisions.
• Recommend enhancements in contract management processes aligned with Client protocols.
• Advise on entitlement and valuation concerning time and cost claims.
• Maintain effective relationships with departments including Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal to ensure smooth organizational interactions.
• Collaborate with the PMO Cost Management team for Change Order management.
• Negotiate and agree on reimbursement valuation methods with clients and Parsons representatives.
• Coordinate with contractors to reach agreement on valuation matters.
• Manage directives and variations, review client requirements, assess impacts, negotiate omissions or additional costs, and report on contract implications involving all parties.
• Oversee Final Account management, preparing, submitting, and obtaining agreement with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in commercial or contract roles within Grade A contractors is preferred.
• Proven involvement in Infrastructure works or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Infrastructure Engineering, or Architecture.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and understand their legal implications on construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills with logical and impartial judgment applied to contractual communications.
• Proficient in English language with effective written communication.
• Knowledge of measurement principles and sound understanding of legal principles application.
• Membership in a chartered organization like RICS is an advantage.

Preferred Skills and Traits

• Comprehensive understanding of contractual terms, conditions, scope of work, compensation schedules, project milestones, critical paths, and contract administration needs.
• Sound familiarity with FIDIC and other contract standards.
• Client-facing experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail with excellent planning and organizational capabilities.
• General management skills including integrity, sound judgment, result-driven mindset, and strong focus.

Diversity and Ethics

Parsons embraces diversity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We prioritize employee wellbeing and offer limitless growth possibilities. Join Parsons and reach new heights!

Additional Information

Please note that Parsons is vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities and advises candidates to be aware and report suspicious practices.