Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage all pre- and post-contract activities, ensuring full compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures
• Administer main contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements, including monitoring obligations and key milestones
• Review contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks, ambiguities, and deviations
• Manage variations and change orders from initial notification through evaluation, negotiation, and agreement
• Prepare, review, and track contractual correspondence with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support the project team in interpreting contractual provisions and advising on rights and obligations
• Collaborate with project controls and finance teams to align contractual, commercial, and schedule objectives
• Monitor contractor performance against time, cost, quality, and compliance requirements
• Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and defense of claims, including extensions of time and additional costs
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with clients and third parties
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, logs, and documentation for auditability and decision-making
• Prepare regular reports on contract status, risks, variations, and commercial performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering
• 15 years of progressive experience in prime contract administration on large international engineering and construction projects
• At least 5 years of experience in Qatar or the GCC region with familiarity with local regulations
• Solid experience with FIDIC-based contracts or other international standard forms
• Demonstrated experience managing variations, claims, and dispute resolution on complex projects
• Must be MME registered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIArb, PMP, or equivalent
• Experience working on major urban development, infrastructure, or mixed-use projects
• Experience producing detailed commercial reports, dashboards, and risk registers
• Proficiency with project management software and contract/claims management systems

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. We deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.