Dussmann Ajlan & Bros is pleased to announce a new career opportunity for the position of
Contract & Commercial Engineer, Anywhere in Saudi Arabia.
DESCRIPTION
- Review and validate invoices from FM service providers and contractors and submit IPA&IPC to the client for final approval.
- Verify invoiced quantities, rates, completed works and services against contracts, purchase orders, progress records and supporting documents.
- Calculate and document deductions for key performance indicator and service level agreement failures, manpower shortfalls and other contractual non-compliance before submission to the client.
- Verify applicable retentions, advance payment recoveries, taxes and other contractual adjustments when reviewing payment applications.
- Maintain an invoice and payment tracker covering submission dates, amounts, deductions, approvals, due dates and outstanding balances.
- Prepare commercial dashboards and periodic reports showing payment status, commitments, variations, claims, savings and key commercial risks.
- Review vendor and contractor commercial proposals, checking scope, quantities, rates, exclusions, payment terms and other commercial conditions.
- Prepare commercial bid evaluations and price comparisons, proposed benchmark rates and recommend options that provide value for money.
- Negotiate prices and commercial terms within delegated authority and document recommendations for the client’s approval.
- Monitor service providers’ contractual obligations, including scope, deliverables, service standards, reporting requirements and completion dates.
- Coordinate with site teams to verify manpower deployment, attendance and performance records used to support invoice assessments and deductions
- Assess variation and change requests, verify scope and cost justification, and obtain required approvals before additional commitments are made.
- Support dispute resolution through contract reviews, evidence gathering and documented recommendations; escalat*e* unresolved matters to the client and designated legal
- Assist with tender documents, bills of quantities, pricing schedules, commercial terms and evaluation criteria in coordination with technical and procurement teams.
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and expenditure forecasts, and monitor actual and committed costs against approved budgets.
- Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining agreed service quality, safety and contractual requirements.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 7 years of Middle East experience in facility management with at least 3 years in facility management consultancy/ FMMA lead, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven experience managing VVIP clients, ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Mechanical.
- Relevant certifications CFM/FMP/PMP or similar, business administration degree is advantageous.
Department: Facilities Management Consultancy
Location: Anywhere in KSA
Job Title: Contract & Commercial Engineer
Reports to: FMC Manager