Contract Formation Manager (Rail/Metro)

About the role

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Contract Formation Manager to lead procurement and tendering activities on a major rail/metro project. You will be responsible for developing, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising contract documentation across a wide range of procurement packages, ensuring commercial robustness and alignment with project objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead contract formation activities for procurement and tender packages.
• Prepare, review, and finalise tender and contract documents.
• Support procurement strategy and select appropriate contract models.
• Draft and amend contractual terms, conditions, and special provisions.
• Provide contractual and commercial input during tendering, clarification, evaluation, and award stages.
• Review tenderer deviations and recommend suitable positions.
• Identify contractual risks and incorporate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, technical, and commercial teams.
• Support pre‑award negotiations with suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, governance, and procurement policies.
• Maintain complete records of contract documentation, approvals, and revisions.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts, procurement, tender support, or commercial management.
• Mandatory experience on rail/metro projects.
• Strong background in contract formation and pre‑award contract management.
• Proven experience in major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Contract drafting and negotiation expertise.
• Understanding of contractual risk allocation and procurement strategies.