Contracts Manager

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee contract management for large-scale projects across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will develop operating structures, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and support other departments in contract formation and management. Your extensive experience in contracts management, along with your knowledge of Saudi procurement law, will be crucial in navigating complex contractual landscapes. Join a team that values excellence and compliance, and make a significant impact on major construction projects that shape the future of the region.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in contracts management for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ratify department operating processes based on PMM.
• Ensure compliance for awarded contracts in various areas.

Skills

Contracts Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Procurement Law

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Job description

About the job Contracts Manager

Position Title: Contracts Management Department Manager Head office

Location: Multiple Locations, Saudi Arabia

Reporting to: Project director

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

1. Developing and getting ratified department operating structure and department operating processes and procedures based on the PMM processes and procedures.
2. Ensuring Functional compliance for awarded contracts in the areas of:
1. Performance
2. Guarantees
3. Invoicing and payment
4. Change management
5. Claims
6. Preliminary and final handover
7. Defects and warranty
8. Close-out
3. Maintaining functional responsibility for contract administrators assigned to Clusters and Business units.
4. Assessing the capability of Clients existing contracts staff and recommend appropriate roles and responsibilities.
5. Preparing the Contracts Management Section knowledge transfer program which includes comprehensive on-the-job learning.
6. Review change requests and claims and recommend for Approval.
7. Supporting other departments with contracts formation and management services (i.e. templates for consultants services contracts, General Engineering Services contracts, etc.).
8. NWCs consolidated list of approved contractors, consultants and suppliers.
9. Support NWC in reviewing commercial part of the bid packages.
10. Monitor the adherence of contract to the government and clients contractual and procurement regulations.
11. Ensure proper implementation of projects close out processes and procedure according to PMM.
12. Review project suspension and withdrawal requests and recommend for approval.
13. 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.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

1. Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university.
2. Minimum 20 years experience in contracts management including overall responsibility for contract management on large-scale projects.
3. Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law.
4. Direct experience of 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.
5. Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
6. 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.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
8. Preferable Experience of working in KSA.