Contract Manager

Bechtel Corporation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee project management consultancy for a groundbreaking initiative in Saudi Arabia. This role involves defining contract scopes, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract law and negotiation, particularly in the Middle East. Join a diverse team dedicated to building innovative projects that make a lasting impact on communities and economies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative project that will shape the future of urban living.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in pricing, contract drafting, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the scope of Contracts work.
• Review commitment recommendations and approve within authority.
• Develop subcontracting strategy for projects.

Skills

Inter-personnel Communication

Contract Law

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Engineering, Business, or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Requisition ID:283970

• Relocation Authorized:International - Camp


• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location:Sharma

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Project Overview:

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company provides project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways.

Job Summary:

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company provides project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways.

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates with the project team in assigned tasks involved with defining and developing the scope of Contracts work, and in preparing and coordinating Contracts plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets


• Reviews commitment recommendations in accordance with Procurement and Contracts policies and procedures, approving those within delegated authority


• Develops and implements the subcontracting strategy for assigned project or office, incl. development and translation of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule into a specific working contracting plan


• Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of bidders within delegated approval authority


• Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and follow established approval and signing authorities contained in company policies and procedures


• Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher approval authority


• Executes commitments within delegated signing authority


• Reviews prime contract between customer and Bechtel and makes recommendations to Subcontracts Manager to ensure appropriate provisions are reflected in the commercial terms and conditions, and pricing conditions of the master contract forms


• Provides guidance in the development, monitoring, and maintenance of project master subcontracts forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in the project subcontract documents


• Reviews and approves proposed negotiating plans developed by subordinate personnel in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of contracts, and participates in direct negotiations when required

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:

• Possess Excellent Inter-personnel Communication skills


• Experience in Middle East / Saudi Arabia preferred


• Fluent in writing & speaking English language; Arabic Language skills desirable


• Degree in Engineering, Business, or Quantity Surveying desirable.


• Experience and completion of courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, contract administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.


• Demonstrated experience in drafting contractual letters, refuting Claims, Decision making and Resolution of Disputes


• Experienced in communicating with and working within a diverse team

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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