Contract Formation/ Administration Specialist

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a Contract Formation/Administration Specialist to manage subcontract administration and ensure compliance with project requirements. The role involves negotiating contracts and overseeing bid processes. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and substantial experience in construction contracts. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with large, moderately complex construction contracts.
• Demonstrated ability in negotiation and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned subcontracts and monitor progress.
• Prepare and issue bid request packages.
• Negotiate contract changes and manage risks.

Skills

Contract administration management

Communication with project functional groups

Change management procedures

Negotiation of terms and conditions

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

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Contract Formation/ Administration Specialist

Requisition ID: 290113

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh

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The Ar Rjum Project comprises a green field gold project with three open pit mining operations with associated waste dumps and ore stockpile, a processing plant, tailings management facilities, and supporting infrastructure including water supply, power supply, maintenance facilities, offices, temporary and permanent accommodation village.

The Project is situated within the Central Arabian Gold Region, approximately 200 km north-east of Taif towards Riyadh and about 26 km South of Al Mouwayh, which is a small town situated on the Jeddah - Riyadh highway.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements. #LI-AR2

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, and other major matters
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement

Subcontract Formation

• Conforms and ensures subcontract execution
• Directs negotiation in the commitment of subcontracts
• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned
• Prepares bidders’ lists and pre-qualifies bidders
• Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions
• Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution
• Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in formation and contract administration management of large, moderately complex construction contracts and services contracts.
• Demonstrated skills in working and communicating effectively with all levels of project functional groups.
• Experience in a wide range of contract types and associated pricing arrangements.
• Experience in change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims and dispute resolution.
• Experience in negotiatingterms and conditions, and variations.

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