Contract Manager

KEO International Consultants; Medina; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm that excels in delivering iconic projects across the globe. As a Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with building specifications and managing project-related issues. This position offers a supportive environment that promotes professional development and well-being, alongside competitive benefits. You will work closely with site engineers, manage workflows, and make impactful commercial decisions. If you have a passion for excellence and a commitment to integrity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Individual athletic sponsorship

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

On-demand counseling services

Regular workplace clinics

Community events participation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in a similar role within a PMC.
• MRICS / RICS affiliation or qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with client’s site engineers on project issues.
• Manage team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Prepare change/variation orders and analyze their cost impacts.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Control

Team Management

Client Communication

Financial Procedures

Change Order Preparation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life. We offer end-to-end services, guiding clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization in planning, design, or project delivery within the built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, we have contributed to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career growth. Our culture supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be encouraged to participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package and benefits, you will have access to policies including hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our latest opportunity is for a talented Contracts Manager to join our award-winning team based in Madinah, KSA.

This key role involves maintaining communication with the client’s site engineers on all project-related issues, reviewing and implementing mechanical contract drawings, and ensuring compliance with building specifications.

Success in this role includes:

• Delegating work, setting clear directions, and managing workflow effectively.
• Excelling in pre-contract work.
• Managing the team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensuring contractual terms are followed and managing supplemental agreements.
• Implementing cost controls and financial procedures as outlined in contracts.
• Assessing and reporting on client variations and claims for changes from contractors.
• Evaluating, measuring, advising, and recommending on the cost impacts of design changes.
• Reviewing contractor claims, including time extensions, delays, and penalties.
• Preparing change/variation orders and analyzing their cost impacts.
• Making commercial decisions that positively impact short- and long-term results.
• Building and leveraging strong relationships within the organization and with external partners.
• Analyzing cost and value drivers for sound business decisions.
• Monitoring performance standards and improving governance.
• Identifying and developing talent to drive business growth and engagement.

Qualifications

**High Rise Buildings - Hotels**

To succeed, you should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in a similar role within a PMC, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.

MRICS / RICS affiliation or qualification is required

KEO’s success is based on integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We value diversity and recognize its contribution to client success wherever we operate.

We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our award-winning team. All expressions of interest will be treated confidentially.