Senior Contracts Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements for mega-infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the variation order (VO) process, including identifying, negotiating, and processing contract changes and extensions of time.
• Proactively identify contractual risks and manage claims mitigation and dispute resolution.
• Support procurement and tendering by assisting with RFP packages, bidder pre-qualification, and commercial proposal evaluations.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Quantity Surveyors to review progress billings, invoices, and payment certificates.
• Lead the formal contract closeout process, ensuring final account settlements and the release of performance bonds.
• Act as the primary liaison for contractual correspondence between clients, partners, subcontractors, and internal legal teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in contract administration or commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or mega-projects.
• Proven professional experience working within Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Law.
• Deep knowledge of FIDIC contract suites and KSA Government Procurement Laws.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) with strong report-writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as MRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager).
• Proficiency in Arabic is a significant asset.
• Experience using contract management software such as Primavera, Unifier, or SAP.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.

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 innovative solutions to complex challenges across the globe, from Earth to outer space.