Contracts & Commercial Manager, Riyadh

Linum Consult; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company in Riyadh is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Manager. The role involves preparing and managing contracts, advising on claims, and leading a team of contract administrators. Ideal candidates will have 15-20 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering or quantity surveying, and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in Contract Administration and Quantity Surveying.
• Experience with main contractors or project management consultancies.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer various supply/construction contracts.
• Interact with clients, contractors, vendors, and consultants on contractual matters.
• Prepare key contractual correspondence and maintain records.

Skills

Contract Administration

Quantity Surveying

Negotiation

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Education

University degree in engineering or quantity surveying

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is a major construction company. They are currently seeking a Contracts & Commercial Manager from a main contractor or PMC background to join them in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, assisting in negotiating and administering the various supply / construction contracts
• Reviewing all contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice
• Interacting with the clients, contractors, vendors and consultants in respect to all contractual matters
• Reviewing tender documents and draft contract documents prepared by others to verify lack of ambiguity and conflicts as well as compliance with the client’s contract forms and related procedures
• Investigating potential contractual problems and recommending corrective action
• Preparing key contractual correspondence and maintaining records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters
• Facilitating the preparation of contract changes and overseeing the preparation of the relevant variation orders by the cost consultant
• Reviewing any claims against the client in accordance with the provisions of the relevant contracts and taking the lead in preparing the necessary responses along with any counterclaims
• Ensuring that all warranties, bonds, insurances, securities, etc. are in place and are fully compliant with the relevant contractual provisions
• Drafting contract amendments for consultants and contractors as necessary for client approval
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly progress reports
• Managing a team of contract administrators

Profile

• University degree in an engineering field or quantity surveying is essential
• Around 15-20 years’ experience in Contract Administration and Quantity Surveying
• Must have extensive experience of working for main contractors or project management consultancies within the construction sector
• Strong technical knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Middle East experience would be an added benefit
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential