Contracts Administrator at Parsons

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Career Development

Veteran Support

Mind & Body

Health Plan

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Contracts Administrator to join our Riyadh Metro team on a full-time, on-site basis. Based at the Riyadh Head Office, the role involves managing contractual matters, reviewing documentation, and overseeing negotiations and claims.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in heavy civils contracts, strong English communication, and MRICS/FRICS or similar qualifications. You will lead the contract administration team and contribute to cost control and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Construction-related field.
• 15+ years of post-qualification experience on heavy civils projects.
• Senior contracts administration or QS role with disputes experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee contractual matters and documentation reviews.
• Negotiate fees and settle claims with contractors.
• Ensure contract terms comply with procurement requirements and policies.
• Manage and develop the contracts administration team.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Claims management

FIDIC knowledge

English communication

Leadership

Cost analysis

Rail project experience

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Contracts Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be engaged full-time over a five-year period on the Riyadh Metro project. The position is based at the Head Office in Riyadh, with some travel within the city required to review actual progress on site. This major rail project calls for a senior-level professional with a strong track record in construction contract negotiations and claims management. Reporting to the Package Manager and working alongside other Contract Administrators, your key responsibilities will include managing and overseeing contractual matters; reviewing, recommending revisions to, and approving all required contractual documentation; ensuring contractual terms and conditions comply with procurement requirements; conducting fee negotiations; and drafting and updating policies and operating guidelines as needed.

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 15 years experience relevant post qualification experience on heavy civils project experience
• Recent experience in a senior Contracts Administration role either managing a contracts administration/ claims team or quantity surveying team dealing with major contractual disputes
• 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
• Rail or rail related project experience
• 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!

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Competitive Benefit Offerings

• Financial Wellness We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
• Work Life Harmony Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
• Career Development We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
• Veteran Support We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
• Mind & Body At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
• Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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