Job Description

Contracts Director - Rail Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
The Contracts Director role at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi provides senior leadership in contract administration and commercial risk management for a major rail infrastructure program. This position supports a prestigious client organization and plays a critical role in managing complex contractual arrangements, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation across a large-scale transportation project.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Railroad Manufacture
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations
• Support resolution of contractual issues, variations, and claims in coordination with client, contractor, and consultant teams
• Prepare, review, and manage contractual documentation, formal correspondence, and commercial reports
• Advise project leadership on contract strategy, commercial risk mitigation, and procurement approaches
• Liaise with legal, commercial, and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall project objectives
• Provide expert input on contract interpretation, entitlement assessments, and commercial negotiations
• Support governance, reporting, and decision-making processes related to contract and commercial matters

Ideal Profile

• Minimum of 20 years overall professional experience with at least 10 years in contract administration on rail or metro projects
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Proven track record in contract administration on major infrastructure or transportation programs
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other international standard forms of contract
• Chartered or professionally qualified with a recognized international body such as RICS is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong technical writing capability
• High level of professionalism, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

Why Join Us

• Senior leadership role on a flagship rail infrastructure program in Abu Dhabi
• Opportunity to work closely with a high-profile client organization
• Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder contract environments
• Long-term career growth within a globally respected engineering and infrastructure consultancy

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global professional services firm delivering engineering, construction management, and program management solutions across transportation, rail, and infrastructure sectors. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons supports major rail and metro developments by providing expert commercial, contractual, and delivery leadership that ensures projects are executed with rigor, transparency, and long-term value.
Job Title Contracts Director - Rail Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contracts Director - Rail Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
The Contracts Director role at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi provides senior leadership in contract administration and commercial risk management for a major rail infrastructure program. This position supports a prestigious client organization and plays a critical role in managing complex contractual arrangements, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation across a large-scale transportation project.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Railroad Manufacture
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations
• Support resolution of contractual issues, variations, and claims in coordination with client, contractor, and consultant teams
• Prepare, review, and manage contractual documentation, formal correspondence, and commercial reports
• Advise project leadership on contract strategy, commercial risk mitigation, and procurement approaches
• Liaise with legal, commercial, and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall project objectives
• Provide expert input on contract interpretation, entitlement assessments, and commercial negotiations
• Support governance, reporting, and decision-making processes related to contract and commercial matters

Ideal Profile

• Minimum of 20 years overall professional experience with at least 10 years in contract administration on rail or metro projects
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Proven track record in contract administration on major infrastructure or transportation programs
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other international standard forms of contract
• Chartered or professionally qualified with a recognized international body such as RICS is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong technical writing capability
• High level of professionalism, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

Why Join Us

• Senior leadership role on a flagship rail infrastructure program in Abu Dhabi
• Opportunity to work closely with a high-profile client organization
• Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder contract environments
• Long-term career growth within a globally respected engineering and infrastructure consultancy

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global professional services firm delivering engineering, construction management, and program management solutions across transportation, rail, and infrastructure sectors. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons supports major rail and metro developments by providing expert commercial, contractual, and delivery leadership that ensures projects are executed with rigor, transparency, and long-term value.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 45000.00
Salary to 60000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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