Contracts Manager

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers. We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager (Post Contract & Claims) to join our project team in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for post-award contract administration, commercial management, claims preparation and assessment, and dispute avoidance throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with our Project Director you will ensure contractual entitlement is identified, protected, and properly administered while supporting successful project delivery. This role requires strong expertise in FIDIC contracts, variations, commercial correspondence, claims management, and dispute resolution within major construction and infrastructure projects. - Administer contracts throughout the post-award project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, and applicable regulations. - Lead the preparation, assessment, and negotiation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, disruption claims, acceleration claims, and associated cost entitlement submissions. - Manage the identification, notification, documentation, and evaluation of contractual claims and change events in accordance with contract provisions. - Review and assess contractor and consultant claims, including entitlement, causation, quantum, and supporting documentation. - Provide contractual advice to project teams on matters relating to delays, variations, compensation events, and contractual risks. - Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence related to claims, notices, determinations, disputes, and change management. - Oversee the valuation and negotiation of variations, change orders, and contractual adjustments. - Collaborate with Planning and Project Controls teams to analyze project delays, critical path impacts, and time-related entitlement. - Support the development and review of forensic delay analyses, including Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Window Analysis, and other recognized delay methodologies. - Maintain comprehensive records of contractual communications, notices, claims registers, and supporting evidence to protect the organization's contractual position. - Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout project execution. - Support negotiation and settlement of claims while promoting dispute avoidance and timely resolution of contractual issues. - Assist in the preparation of dispute referral documentation, arbitration support packages, and expert claim submissions when required. - Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations, deliverables, and key milestones are achieved. - Provide commercial and contractual input for project reporting, forecasting, risk reviews, and executive management updates. - Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives related to contract administration and claims management. - Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, or related discipline. - Minimum 15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, and claims within major construction, infrastructure, or mixed-use development projects. - Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Red Book, Yellow Book, and related forms). - Demonstrated experience in EOT assessments, delay analysis, variations management, claims preparation, and dispute resolution. - Familiarity with forensic delay analysis methodologies such as TIA, Window Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built, and Impacted As-Planned. - Strong understanding of project planning principles and scheduling software such as Primavera P6. - Experience working on client, consultant, or contractor side within large-scale projects in the Middle East. - Excellent negotiation, analytical, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.