Contracts Management Department Manager

Hill International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Contracts Management Department Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in contract management for large-scale projects and be knowledgeable about KSA procurement law. The role involves developing department processes, ensuring contract compliance, and managing contract teams. Strong communication skills in Arabic and English are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years' experience in contract management.
• Experience with KSA procurement law.
• Direct experience in managing workload distribution and personnel management.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing and contract administration.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop department operating structure and processes.
• Ensure compliance for awarded contracts in performance, invoicing.
• Manage contract administrators and assess existing contracts staff.
• Prepare knowledge transfer programs for contract management.
• Review change requests and support contracts management services.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Negotiation

Communication in Arabic

Communication in English

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

Contracts Management Department Manager (E2)

About the job Contracts Management Department Manager (E2)

Company Overview

Hill International is a leading global construction consulting firm with over 4,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We provide program and project management, construction management, cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management and claims avoidance to clients involved in major construction projects worldwide. For over 40 years, we have provided our clients with a comprehensive approach to managing their construction projects, from concept to completion. Our team of experts brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every project, ensuring its success and our clients' satisfaction.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Developing and getting ratified department operating structure and department operating processes and procedures based on the PMM processes and procedures.
• Ensuring Functional compliance for awarded contracts in the areas of:
• Performance
• Invoicing and payment
• Change management
• Claims
• Preliminary and final handover
• Defects and warranty
• Close-out
• Maintaining functional responsibility for contract administrators assigned to Clusters and Business units.
• Assessing the capability of the Clients existing contracts staff and recommending appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare the Contracts Management Section knowledge transfer program, which includes comprehensive on-the-job learning.
• Review change requests and claims and recommend them for approval.
• Supporting other departments with contracts formation and management services (i.e. templates for consultants' services contracts, General Engineering Services contracts, etc.).
• NWCs consolidated list of approved contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Support NWC in reviewing the commercial part of the bid packages.
• Monitor the adherence of contracts to the government and clients contractual and procurement regulations.
• Ensure proper implementation of project close-out processes and procedures according to PMM.
• Review project suspension and withdrawal requests and recommend for approval.
• Informs themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, as well as manuals and procedures within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in contract management, including overall responsibility for contract management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Direct experience in managing workload distribution, execution of work and personnel management. Formation and administration of (sub) contracts: pre-qualification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring contractor performance, back charges, resolution of claims and disputes. Technical and administrative knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, government and commercial procurement regulations and practices, policies, procedures and work practices.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of prime contracts management administration as well as (sub) contract formation and administration, execution office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Preferable Experience of working in KSA.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced contracts professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team at Hill International and be a part of our success in delivering world-class construction projects.