Contracts Director

Hill International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm is seeking a Contract Manager for its operations in Saudi Arabia. This role requires strong experience in contract management, including claim management and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying along with 20+ years of international experience. Key responsibilities include managing contractual matters, overseeing compliance, and facilitating contract close-out procedures. Proficiency in English and Arabic is desirable.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience with international exposure.
• Membership in RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC forms of Contract.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contract requirements are met throughout the contract period.
• Review contractual notices of claims and provide advice.
• Interact with Clients and Contractors regarding contractual matters.
• Review contract documents for congruity.
• Manage Commercial Risks and avoid disputes.

Skills

Contractual advice

Risk management

Claims management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Arabic (desirable)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the Contract period.
• Assist in the review of contractual notices of claims and provide contractual advice to the Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
• Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management & Supervision Consultants, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
• Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities
• Implements, updates & communicates the Risk Register about all ongoing commercial/contract matters with the client team and consultants
• Manages the Commercial Risks by advising the client of potential claims, rough order of magnitude & necessary actions towards claim avoidance and dispute
• Assist with the administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract documents.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of the Contract change and prepare the relevant variation orders
• Responsible for the Change Management Process. He will be initiating all credit change orders whenever applicable.
• Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with before final payment to the contractor.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in the review of Contractors' claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Client's interests are protected.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc., are in place, maintained, and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with the Client's requirements.
• Contract Closeout: document items to be completed, amounts to be withheld for completion, and review taking over the certificate.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of Engineers' Instructions Variation Orders, and Claim Logs
• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
• Assist with all contractual and commercial matters.
• Validate the Consultants' & Contractor's interim and final payment applications from a commercial perspective and any variation from the GMP figures (rates, Contractor compliance with payment rules as per the Contract, retentions, back-charges, fees, taxes, etc.).
• Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams with respect to contractual implications of change orders
• Organizes, chairs & records Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/client department head

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 20 years of experience with strong international experience.
• Membership in RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract, particularly design & build.
• Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry, including claim management.
• Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Arabic Speaking national is desirable with excellent command of written and spoken English.