Contract Administrator

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Saudi Arabia is seeking an exceptionally talented Contracts Administrator to join our team and manage the contractual aspects of large, complex projects. The role requires negotiating substantial claims and variations, leading contract administration activities, cost analysis, and ensuring compliance while supporting project executives and managers to deliver outcomes.

This position demands strong English communication, MRICS/FRICS or equivalent qualifications, and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Construction.
• At least 12 years post-qualification experience on heavy civils projects.
• Experience with a contractor at a management level or with an engineering consultant/claims consultancy on contracts, procurement and disputes.
• Demonstrable track record across the project life cycle from contractual frameworks to cost estimation and disputes.
• FIDIC contract knowledge (or equivalent).
• Strong written and oral English communication and inter-personal skills.
• MRICS/FRICS/MInstCES/ACIArb/LLM qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project executives and managers in monitoring performance of contracted services to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Coordinate contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis.
• Develop and manage systems for monitoring contracts to resolve compliance issues timely & effectively.
• Advise on procurement strategies and underlying contract types and agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement of commercial processes through refining contract formulation activities.
• Identify potential claims and negotiate settlements with contractors.
• Prepare claims with losses incurred and suggest remedies for contract breaches.
• Oversee budget and ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts.
• Co-manage a team of experienced Contract Administration staff.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

English proficiency

Cost analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law/Construction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description:

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

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in managing the contractual aspects of large, complex projects, along with a proven history of successfully negotiating substantial claims and variations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Play a leading and pivotal role in supporting the project executives, leaders and project managers in monitoring and controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and deliver the desired outcomes
• Coordinating on all matters concerning contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis
• Developing, implementing and managing systems and procedures for the monitoring of external and internal contracts to ensure that contractual compliance issues are resolved timely & effectively
• Recommending on construction contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements
• Driving continuous improvement of commercial processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems and procedures
• Identifying potential claims, checking for compliance with applicable contractual terms and ensuring effective negotiation and settlement of claims
• Preparing claims to negotiate with contractors, including the calculation of losses incurred through defaults on contractual obligations. Formulating suggestions to remedy failure to meet contractual obligations
• Financial budget supervision and ensuring the cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts are other key tasks
• Taking responsibility for all financial contract management activities including the reviewing and the approving of payment certificates, invoicing from subcontractors and to the client
• Co-managing a team of experienced Contract Administration staff

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a subject related to Business, Law or Construction
• At least 12 years experience relevant post qualification experience on heavy civils project experience
• Experience either with a contractor at a management level or with a engineering consultant or claims consultancy providing consultancy advice on contracts, procurement and disputes as well as expert witness work
• Demonstrable track record in all stages of the project life cycle from contractual frameworks to cost estimation to site management, cost management through to contract administration and disputes
• FIDIC contract knowledge (or equivalent)
• Experience of developing successful relationships at a senior level
• Strong written and oral English communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to critique and challenge objectively and with confidence and guide staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration
• Professional qualifications such as MRICS/FRICS/MInstCES/ACIArb/LLM

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!