Contracts Manager with over 17 years of experience in managing contracts, claims, and commercial functions for major construction projects in public and private sectors. Expertise in the complete contract lifecycle, including pre-award planning, tendering, drafting subcontract agreements, and post-award administration. Holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Contracts, with a proven ability to negotiate complex claims and variations while mitigating risks. Recognized for strong communication skills and a focus on project integrity and timely delivery in high-value environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts Manager
Modern Building leadrs-MBL
Riyadh
10.2023 - Current
Evaluated new contracts during tender stage to identify enhancement opportunities and mitigate risk exposure.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and external providers to reduce costs for company and customers.
Reviewed proposed contracts against policies and legal requirements, identifying critical compliance issues.
Conducted assessments and administration of existing contracts to explore improvement and renegotiation options.
Managed contract variations while addressing risks and issues to prevent claims and disputes.
Preparation and negotiation of claims, including extensions of time, and cost-related disputes.
Coordinated stakeholder engagement to achieve equitable resolutions, minimizing project impact.
Ensured compliance with contractual obligations among all parties involved in projects.
Preparation and negotiation of subcontracts, including extensions of time, and cost-related disputes. Company policy.
Coordinated with legal Department when necessary to resolve complex issues.
Contracts Manager
STC Master plan -Phase 01 Admin Buildings
Riyadh
01.2022 - 09.2023
Managed the full contract lifecycle, ensuring adherence to terms, conditions, and compliance frameworks throughout the pre- and post-award stages.
Reviewed contract documents for clarity and alignment, minimizing ambiguities, and ensuring consistent interpretation among stakeholders.
Prepared and issued formal communications, contractual notices, and letters in accordance with contractual procedures (e.g., FIDIC).
Oversaw contract close-out processes, ensuring all obligations—such as warranties, guarantees, insurances, and final payments—were fulfilled.
Maintained organized and traceable contractual records to support audits and internal reviews.
Reviewed and processed variation orders, change requests, and delay notifications in alignment with contractual obligations.
Assisted in the preparation and submission of time and cost claims, including supporting documentation for EOT and disruption events.
Participated in the evaluation of subcontractor claims, ensuring compliance with main contract provisions and proper substantiation.
Supported dispute resolution processes by coordinating responses, compiling evidence, and attending commercial discussions as needed.
Attended commercial and contract review meetings; documented minutes, and followed up on agreed actions.
Acted as the point of contact for contract-related queries, and supported the resolution of day-to-day contractual matters.
Senior Contract Engineer-Project Control Manager
Khatib & Alami (22 Court Building Project -MOJ)
Riyadh
11.2018 - 12.2021
Managed full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms and legal requirements throughout pre- and post-award stages.
Reviewed contract documents to eliminate ambiguities, ensuring clarity for all stakeholders.
Coordinated negotiations among parties to achieve timely agreement and execution of contracts.
Prepared formal communications in accordance with contractual obligations and procedures.
Processed variation orders, change requests, and delay notifications per contract terms.
Assisted in preparation of cost and time claims, including documentation for EOT events.
Participated in evaluation of subcontractor claims to verify alignment with main contract.
Oversaw contract close-out processes, confirming fulfillment of warranties, insurances, guarantees, and final payments.
Interpreted and reviewed the contract's General and Particular Conditions to identify and mitigate risks, ambiguities, and scope deviations.
Drafted and issued contractual correspondence, including notifications of delay, variation, and client-driven scope adjustments.
Managed the identification, documentation, and submission of variation and change order requests in accordance with client approvals.
Evaluated and prepared time and cost claims (including EOT), ensuring compliance with contractual provisions, and substantiating evidence.
Led the development of integrated master schedules by coordinating inputs from engineering, procurement, and execution teams.
Secured the approval for baseline schedules and key project milestones; ensured effective distribution and understanding among project stakeholders.
Continuously monitor progress against approved schedules, promptly flagging deviations, and advising management on corrective actions.
Facilitated the preparation and issuance of revised programs and recovery plans in response to project delays, or scope changes.
Conducted critical path and trend analysis to forecast delays, and support proactive decision-making.
Provided early warnings, variance analyses, and recovery recommendations to maintain project performance within scope, time, and cost parameters.
Produced comprehensive weekly and monthly progress reports aligned with contract requirements and client expectations.
Oversaw the budgeting lifecycle, ensuring alignment with contractual cost controls, and identifying potential overruns.
Supported project closeout by ensuring the completion of all deliverables, final documentation, lessons learned, and compliance with contractual closeout procedures.
Senior Planning Engineer
Khatib& Alami (KAP 01 -Ministry Of Interior)
Jeddah
10.2014 - 08.2015
Reviewed General and Particular Conditions of contract documents to identify risks, ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the Scope of Work (SOW).
Analyzed project SOW and actively participated in project kick-off meetings to ensure alignment between contractual and operational frameworks.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to gather data and develop consolidated master schedules across all projects.
Obtained client approvals for baseline programs and milestone activities; ensured timely distribution and stakeholder alignment.
Monitored schedule adherence and flagged issues impacting timely and cost-effective project delivery; escalated critical delays to senior management.
Supported project teams with ongoing progress measurement, variance analysis, forecasting, and preparation of recovery actions when deviations occurred.
Monitored project budgets throughout the lifecycle to ensure alignment with approved cost baselines and detect early signs of potential overruns.
Drafted and supported the issuance of formal client correspondence, including delay notices, variation requests, and change notifications.
Identified and managed variation and change order requests based on deviations from approved scope and client instructions.
Prepared and reviewed baseline schedules and submitted revised programs where required to reflect updated timelines or changes in scope.
Reviewed contractor payment applications, notices of delay, variation submissions, and change orders for contractual and procedural compliance.
Led the review and evaluation of time and cost claims, including extensions of time (EOT) and associated financial implications.
Planning Engineer
El-Zahrany For Construction Company (ALRAJHEY TOWERS PROJECT)
Jeddah
10.2012 - 09.2014
Reviewed General and Particular Conditions of contracts to identify risks and ambiguities.
Participated in project kick-off meetings to align contractual obligations with operational goals.
Drafted formal client communications, including delay notices and change notifications, per contract protocols.
Assessed contractor submissions such as payment applications and variation claims for compliance.
Managed variation requests based on scope deviations, securing appropriate client authorizations.
Led evaluations of time and cost claims, ensuring adherence to contract provisions.
Coordinated with teams to develop master schedules across concurrent projects, securing client approvals.
Monitored schedule performance, escalating critical risks to senior management, and initiating corrective actions.
Civil Engineer - Quantity Surveyor
M. Elsobhy For Construction (Emergency Heraa Hospital Buildings)
Makkah
10.2009 - 09.2012
Reviewed the General and Particular Conditions of contracts to identify risks, ambiguities, and potential deviations from the Scope of Work.
Participated in project kick-off meetings to ensure alignment between contractual obligations and operational execution.
Drafted formal correspondence, including delay notices and change notifications, in compliance with contractual procedures.
Reviewed contractor submissions—such as payment applications, variation proposals, and delay claims—for accuracy and contractual compliance.
Managed variation and change requests arising from scope deviations, ensuring timely client approval and documentation.
Led the evaluation of time and cost claims, including EOTs, ensuring they met evidentiary and contractual standards.
Coordinated with project teams to prepare and maintain master schedules across multiple concurrent projects, obtaining client endorsement.
Monitored schedule performance against baselines, proactively flagged critical risks, and initiated corrective or recovery actions as required.
Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineer
SOUTOHY For Engineering & Construction Company (Establishment Residential Buildings and Villas)
Cairo
09.2008 - 08.2009
Executed construction activities in alignment with approved drawings and quality standards.
Coordinated testing of incoming materials to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
Prepared reports on progress, compliance, and performance indicators on a weekly and monthly basis.
Submitted over 80 interim payment applications and 35 final accounts, including accurate quantity calculations.
Reviewed construction drawings for accuracy, ensuring constructability and adherence to contract scope.
Managed individual work tasks while executing assignments delegated by management efficiently.
Ensured compliance with internal policies, project procedures, and local regulations throughout execution.
Organized multiple tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines and maintain workflow continuity.
Education
bachelor's - Contract Management And Adminstartion