Director - Contract - PPP - Regional Links - Transportation - 20004038 CDU8

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia's future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture—a 360 km² mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we are creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project; it's a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we're seeking ambitious talent to help shape it. If you are driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up, Qiddiya is calling for you.

Position Overview:

The Director of Contract Management for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Regional Links Transportation plays a critical role in overseeing and facilitating the successful execution of transportation projects linked to regional infrastructure development. This position involves the management of contracts, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while optimizing project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with advisors and stakeholders throughout the development of tender and project documentation including the project agreement, and all commercial and technical requirements
• Supporting the execution of the procurement phase, including solicitation, receipt and evaluation of bids, and negotiations with bidders leading to contract award
• Representing the Project Owner in engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and securing of required approvals.
• Ensuring that safety is put in first place in the development of the requirements, tender documents, construction programme and methodology
• Focusing on customer experience in the development of the requirements and tender documents
• Managing the interface between the EPC and PPP contract packages ensuring that risks are mitigated and a balanced risk allocation is achieved
• Leading and mentoring the junior members of the team, transferring knowledge and experience

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree and/or post graduate degree qualifications with minimum 15 years of experience in managing tender process for large infrastructure PPP projects. Rail and transport and rail operations experience is preferred
• Proven experience in the GCC region is a distinct advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape governing transportation and PPP projects.

Benefits

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.