Contract Manager
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About the Role
Hitachi Rail seeks a Contract Manager to oversee contractual activities for large-scale railway signaling projects in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures compliance, manages claims and variations, and fosters client relationships.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the contract management function for railway signaling projects from contract award through project completion and close out.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, corporate policies, and applicable legal frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project directors, engineering teams, and senior management.
- Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
- Manage contractual correspondence, notifications, and documentation with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
- Lead the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and claims.
- Support the development and execution of claims and dispute resolution strategies, including negotiation and settlement processes.
- Monitor project performance against contractual obligations and ensure timely identification of potential contractual issues.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to ensure consistent contractual governance.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with the main contract and project objectives.
Requirements
- 3 10 years of professional experience in contract management in multinational companies, preferably within large infrastructure or railway projects.
- Proven experience managing complex EPC, turnkey, or railway signaling contracts in international project environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering or a related field.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- Work location is Makkah city in Saudi Arabia.
- Preferably a Saudi national.
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Job Description
- The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contractual activities related to large scale railway signaling projects in Saudi Arabia.
- The role ensures that all contractual obligations, rights, risks, and opportunities are effectively managed in alignment with project objectives and corporate governance.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the contract management function for railway signaling projects from contract award through project completion and close out.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, corporate policies, and applicable legal frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project directors, engineering teams, and senior management.
- Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
- Manage contractual correspondence, notifications, and documentation with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
- Lead the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and claims.
- Support the development and execution of claims and dispute resolution strategies, including negotiation and settlement processes.
- Monitor project performance against contractual obligations and ensure timely identification of potential contractual issues.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to ensure consistent contractual governance.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with the main contract and project objectives.
- Contribute to commercial reporting, forecasting, and risk assessments related to contractual matters.
- Ensure proper contract administration procedures and documentation control in accordance with company standards.
Work Experience Requirements
- 3 – 10 years of professional experience in contract management, in multinational companies, preferably within large infrastructure or railway projects.
- Proven experience managing complex EPC, turnkey, or railway signaling contracts in international project environments.
- Demonstrated track record in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Experience working with public sector clients and large infrastructure contracts, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong understanding of project delivery models and commercial risk management in large scale transportation projects.
Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management is considered an advantage.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- Work location is Makkah city in Saudi Arabia.
- Preferably a Saudi national.
- Professional certifications or trainings in commercial/contract management are highly desirable.
- Additional training or certification in FIDIC contract management or international construction law is considered beneficial.
Preferred Skills
- Strong expertise in contractual frameworks commonly used in infrastructure projects (e.g., FIDIC or GTPL based contracts).
- Advanced negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
- Ability to operate in complex, multicultural project environments and manage multiple contractual interfaces.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial protection and collaborative project delivery.
What can we offer?
- Work in a multinational company with affiliate companies all over the world.
- Attractive salary that reflects your expertise, plus additional perks that enhance your overall package.
- Performance based yearly discretionary bonus plan.
- Medical and life insurance for you and your family.
- We support your children’s education with our schooling allowance to help you with tuition fees.
- We invest in your career! Access to a variety of learning programs to continue growing and developing your skills.
About Us
- A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting edge of digital transformation and technology.
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