Contracts Manager

Sterling & Wilson

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Project Type: Data Center Construction.

Responsibilities:

Contract Administration

• Review, interpret, and administer the main contract, subcontracts, and supplier agreements in line with project requirements and KSA laws.
  
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and obligations, maintaining a contract register for key deliverables, milestones, and obligations.
  
• Prepare, review, and issue contractual notices as required under the contract (e.g., claims, extensions of time, variations).
  
• Support drafting, review, and negotiation of subcontracts and supplier contracts to align with the main contract and company policies.
  

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor project cash flow, payments, guarantees, retention, and insurance requirements as per the contract.
  
• Assist in the evaluation and negotiation of variation orders and change requests with client and subcontractors.
  
• Work closely with procurement and finance teams to ensure alignment of commercial terms and invoicing.
  
• Support project budget control and financial reporting related to contract deliverables.
  

Claims & Disputes

• Identify potential claims (time and cost) and support in drafting claim submissions with proper documentation.
  
• Maintain records of correspondence, site instructions, delays, and disruptions for claims preparation.
  
• Assist in dispute resolution processes, arbitration, or legal proceedings, coordinating with legal advisors when required.
  

Risk & Compliance

• Identify contractual and commercial risks, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues.
  
• Ensure compliance with KSA labour laws, government regulations, and international contracting standards (e.g., FIDIC if applicable).
  
• Support audits, reviews, and internal compliance checks on contract management.
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the point of contact between project teams, client representatives, and subcontractors on contract matters.
  
• Provide contractual guidance and training to project managers, site engineers, and procurement teams.
  
• Prepare and present periodic contract status reports to management.