Contracts manager

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Medina seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration for the project, ensuring compliance with legal, financial and corporate protocols. You will lead negotiations with clients, contractors and stakeholders, and manage multiple contracts effectively.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering or related field, a master's preferred, CPCM or equivalent, and at least 12 years in contract management, preferably in infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPCM or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sector.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, construction contracts, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders effectively.
• Prior experience working on a rail or transportation project will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of all project contracts ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Lead negotiations for complex contractual issues representing the organization in discussions with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
• Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders highlighting any contractual risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with the Claims Manager to ensure a robust response to any claims in compliance with the contract.
• Ensure the provision of all necessary technical data to the Contract Administration Senior Manager.
• Prepare and deliver contractual presentations as required.
• Work closely with the required departments to ensure compliance with any legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Drive progression via contractual progress meetings ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

CPCM certification desirable

Job description

Your role

• Contract Management – Oversee the administration of all contracts related to the project ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Negotiations – Lead negotiations for complex contractual issues representing the organization in discussions with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management – Identify and mitigate contractual risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
• Progress Reporting – Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders highlighting any contractual risks and opportunities.
• Claims Management – Liaise with the Claims Manager to ensure a robust response to any claims in compliance with the contract.
• Technical Data Provision – Ensure the provision of all necessary technical data to the Contract Administration Senior Manager.
• Contractual Presentations – Prepare and deliver contractual presentations as required.
• Liaison with Departments – Work closely with the required departments to ensure compliance with any legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Contractual Progress Meetings – Drive progression via contractual progress meetings ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master s degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sector.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, construction contracts, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders effectively.
• Prior experience working on a rail or transportation project will be a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contract administration.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Experience in project management, with the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.