Senior Contract Manager

About the Role

At Jacobs, we are dedicated to transforming future possibilities into realities by addressing critical global challenges related to urban development, environmental resilience, scientific innovation, and advanced manufacturing. As a Senior Contract Manager based at NEOM in Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia, you will deliver contractual leadership for a major program, working closely with the client's commercial team, project leadership, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration throughout all project phases to ensure adherence to contractual commitments, processes, and deadlines.
• Analyze proposal requests, tender documentation, and contract clauses to detect commercial risks, obligations, and compliance issues.
• Lead or assist in negotiations for complex, sensitive, or high-value contract matters.
• Offer expert contract guidance to clients, project management, and stakeholders.
• Track contract performance, identify risks, manage variations, claims, and commercial concerns, and provide timely, clear reports.
• Support preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of claims, contract changes, and variations.
• Collaborate with project, commercial, procurement, and legal teams to resolve contractual challenges and facilitate successful project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to contracts staff to promote uniformity, compliance, and commercial best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive records of contracts, communications, notices, and supporting documents.
• Contribute to continuous enhancements by staying current with contractual standards and industry trends.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field from an internationally recognized institution.
• At least 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Chartered status through a professional body such as RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent.
• Strong background in managing contracts for major infrastructure, building, or complex development projects.
• Deep expertise in contract administration, commercial negotiations, risk assessment, cost planning, and claims management.
• Demonstrated leadership in contract management, technical mentorship, and handling complex or sensitive contractual issues.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, capable of engaging confidently with clients, project teams, and senior management.

Additional Information

Jacobs fosters an inclusive and supportive culture promoting employee well-being, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. Onsite presence is required full-time according to the role's nature. The company values diversity and provides a supportive environment that aligns with its global mission to improve communities worldwide.