Contracts Formation Specialist

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage the formation and award of contracts. The role involves preparing bid requests, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business or Engineering and 2-5 years of experience in contract processes. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential, along with strong organizational skills and adaptability to different environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in the bid, evaluate and award process of contracts.
• Familiarity with contracting and purchasing principles and processes.
• Organized in documenting and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bidders’ lists and pre-qualifies bidders.
• Issues bid request packages and coordinates bidders’ questions.
• Supports bid evaluation and prepares contract documents.

Skills

Contract administration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Bid evaluation

Education

University degree in Business, Accounting, or Engineering

Tools

e-RFP system

Job description

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Job Summary:

Performs all tasks involved in the formation and award of contracts. Communicates with bidders and personnel within Project Team to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to the stated project requirements. Assists and conducts meetings as needed to perform the work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares bidders’ lists (as required)
• Pre‑qualifies bidders (as required)
• Issues bid request packages in the e‑RFP system.
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions.
• Post‑bid receipt, supports bid evaluation (commercial & technical).
• Prepares Bid Summary and conveys to the Bids Committee.
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares contract documents for execution.
• Inputs status into various reporting documents.
• Prepares and organizes assigned Contracts sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and pre‑award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the client and contractor on all contractual matters. After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules.
• Assists project team when instructed in addressing administrative problems on financial commitments, engineered technical specifications or various commercial conditions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree or diploma in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in the bid, evaluate and award process of contracts.
• Familiarity with contracting and purchasing principles and processes.
• Knowledge of construction, design services and O&M types of contracts.
• Developed business writing skills, with strong command of the English and Arabic languages.
• Organized in documenting and record keeping.
• Adaptability to differing cultures and environments.
• Enjoys interacting with other project team members.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience on integrated project(s) with a client.
• Contract administration and/or claims experience.
• Familiarity with government procurement law.
• Training or hands‑on experience with government e‑RFP system, Etimad.
• Flexibility in adjusting to workload and priorities.
• Self‑motivated, curious, and enjoys challenges.
• Adherence to work schedule requirements.

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