Contracts & Commercial Manager – Airport Operations Position Objective

Position Objective

To protect the company’s contractual and commercial interests by managing concession compliance, third-party contracts, variations, cost control, and risk exposure within airport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with the main airport concession contract (scope, KPIs, SLAs, penalties, insurance, performance bonds).
• Prevent execution beyond approved contractual scope.
• Identify, price, and document variations/change orders; ensure revenue recovery.
• Draft, review, and negotiate third-party/vendor contracts (towing, shuttle, CIT, suppliers).
• Ensure subcontractor agreements are back-to-back with main contract obligations.
• Monitor OPEX, identify cost overruns, and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Review liability, indemnity, insurance coverage, and manage claims documentation.
• Maintain structured contract repository and track renewals, guarantees, and notices.

Required Experience

• 8–12 years’ experience in contract/commercial/legal management.
• Background in infrastructure, airport concessions, transport, or facility management preferred.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.

Education

• LLB or Degree in Commercial/Construction Law or Contract Management.
• Relevant professional certifications preferred.

KPIs

• Zero unapproved scope execution
• 100% documented variation tracking
• Minimized SLA penalty exposure
• Full subcontractor back-to-back alignment

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jeddah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 8+ years of experience in contract, commercial, or legal management?
• Have you managed concession or infrastructure-related contracts (airport, transport, facility management, etc.)? (Yes/No – If yes, specify briefly.)
• Do you have experience handling contract variations/change orders and commercial claims?
• Are you experienced in drafting and negotiating third-party/vendor agreements with back-to-back risk alignment?
• Do you hold an LLB or a degree in Commercial/Construction Law or Contract Management?
• What is your current & expected salary?
• What is your notice period in days?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Jeddah (Required)