Contracts Manager - Saudi National

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international construction firm is looking for a Contract Manager in Riyadh to oversee the entire contract management process for major projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in contract management, with a proven track record in drafting, supervising, and negotiating contracts. Excellent communication skills are required, along with familiarity in the engineering and construction contracting practices specific to the region. A degree in Business Administration or related field is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management.
• Experience managing contracts in large projects.
• Familiarity with engineering/construction contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the contract award process.
• Develop contract documents and tender documents.
• Monitor contract correspondence and execute contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Management and coordination of contract award process.
• Development of contract documents including tender documents.
• Management of Owner approval process.
• Monitoring contract correspondence.
• Management of claims avoidance activities.
• Coordination of contract execution.
• Maintenance of contract documents.
• Processing of contractor documents.
• Schedule administration.
• Assistance to the Project Controls Manager for project reporting requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, 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

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Law and Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degrees from an accredited university
• Minimum of +15 years of experience in contract management in a job role that includes taking responsibility for contract management in huge projects, and the ability to prepare, manage and supervise all types of contracts, whether contracts for studies, supervision, procurement, design, implementation and operation for all stages of the project, whether the contracts are in the government contract and procurement system or in the contract system used universal.
• Direct experience in managing pressure distribution, execution and business management Drafting and managing contracts, collecting and receiving bid requests, bid evaluation, awarding, contractor performance monitoring, retrospective costing, claims and dispute settlement Technical and administrative knowledge of engineering / construction contracting practices, sites, government procurement practices, commercial aspects, policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Proven experience in pricing, contract system, drafting and managing contracts, negotiating change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling Comprehensive knowledge in managing and managing major contracts, subcontracts, site execution office, field procedures and documents related to construction projects of various disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good work experience on a global scale (preferably work experience in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia).