Contract Administrator

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned construction consultancy in Riyadh is looking for a Senior Contract Administrator. You will supervise contract activities, provide legal guidance, and manage negotiations for contractual matters. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in contract administration within the construction sector. Join us and unlock growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in contract award, negotiation and administration.
• 10 years of experience in contract administration or management.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract (FIDIC/JCT).
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to contract administrators.
• Prepare contractual correspondence across departments.
• Attend meetings to resolve disputes or discuss legal issues.
• Review quality and compliance of contract work.
• Advise on contractual matters and manage negotiations.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Legal guidance

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Science

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Analytical software tools

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Contract Administrator to join our team!

Parsons is to be engaged as the Engineer and the construction supervision consultant responsible for administering the contract and overseeing delivery in compliance with quality, safety, and schedule requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervises, manages, and provides technical legal guidance to Contract Administrators on daily basis.
• Prepares and or assists in contractual correspondence across differing sections or departments.
• Initiates, prepares, chairs, attends meetings with differing internal/external parties to resolve disputes and or discuss legal issues and or topics.
• Reviews work of Contract Administrators for quality, correctness and policy, procedural compliance and relevant law.
• Plans contract activities, including post-award schedules.
• Recommends new and revised policies and procedures.
• Participates in selection, training and evaluation of personnel.
• Advices appropriate Manager on contractual matters and is the principal advisor at the Project level with regard to the strategy for, and the conduct and recording of contract modification/change negotiations, claims avoidance and conflict management.
• Assists in presentations to senior management.
• Performs Contract Administration duties as required and participates in the post-ward evaluation/negotiations. Process.
• Serves as Coordinator of the Change Evaluation Committee.
• Serves as Acting Manager, Contracting Section as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director Construction Department and Construction Project Support Section Manager.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Science, with five (5) years' experience in contract award, negotiation and administration,
• 10 years of experience in contract administration or management, preferably in the construction industry.
• Candidate should have knowledge and experience in standard forms of contract (FIDIC/JCT).
• Must be computer literate and skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets and other analytical software tools.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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