Contract Manager

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

For this Project we are seeking a Contract Manager as part of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, KSA Branch. The job opening is located in Saudi Arabia and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth

Responsibilities:

• Managing the contracts with all subcontractors
• Monitoring of KPIs, planning of renewals, cost challenge
• Development and execution of knowledge transfer for contract management related disciplines
• Oversee contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with vendors and service providers
• Review and analyze contract proposals and agreements for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring adherence to contract terms and service quality
• Resolve contract-related disputes and issues in a timely and effective manner
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to draft and revise contracts as needed
• Evaluate vendor performance and recommend contract renewals, modifications, or terminations
• Ensure compliance with legal and procurement teams to draft and revise contracts as needed
• Evaluate vendor performance and recommend contract renewals, modifications, or terminations
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Maintain detailed records of contracts, payments, and vendor communications
• Prepare monthly performance reports of the Contractor Business Unit activities, highlight any immediate recommendations and plans to resolve
• Superior to the Head of quality and compliance

Qualifications:

• Project management skills
• Proven experience with FIDIC contracts
• Industrial contract management background
• Min. academic degree: B.Sc. Engineering
• Min. 10 years in Rail Industry
• Min. 10 years in leadership position
• Min. 5 years in a similar position
• International experience, preference GCC
• English (fluent), Arabic (preferred), German (preferred)
• MS office, MS Project, MS Sharepoint