ENGINEER, CLAIMS

Alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced professional to manage claims and project changes. This role involves reviewing and evaluating claims, assessing the impact of changes on project scope, cost, and schedule, and ensuring comprehensive documentation support. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Knowledge of health and safety practices is essential for successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing claims and project variations within construction.
• Strong analytical skills for cost and schedule impact analysis.
• Understanding of relevant contract clauses and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate claims submitted by contractors, suppliers, or internal stakeholders.
• Assess impact of proposed project changes on scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure all claims and variations are supported by complete and accurate documentation.
• Perform cost analysis for variations and claims as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environment management procedures.

Skills

Claims management

Cost analysis

Project change assessment

Documentation control

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Managing claims and project changes & variations throughout the project life cycle, ensuring alignment with project scope, cost, and time parameters. Ensure accurate assessment, documentation, negotiation, and resolution of all claims and variations to protect the company’s contractual and financial interests.

Key Accountability Areas

Claims Management:

• Review, analyze, and evaluate claims submitted by contractors, suppliers, or internal stakeholders.
  Prepare claim responses, position statements, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with legal, contracts, and project teams to ensure claims are handled in compliance with contractual terms.

Project Changes & Variations

• Assess proposed project changes and variations regarding impact on scope, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, and planning teams to evaluate technical and financial implications.
• Prepare Variation Orders (VOs), Change Requests (CRs), and obtain necessary internal approvals.
• Ensure that all variations are aligned with contractual obligations and project baseline.

Cost & Schedule Impact Analysis:

• Perform cost analysis for variations and claims, including quantity take-off, cost breakdowns, and validation of contractor proposals.
• Analyze schedule impacts caused by changes or delays, in coordination with the planning/scheduling team.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to minimize cost overruns and schedule delays.

Contract & Documentation Control:

• Ensure all claims and variations are supported with complete and accurate documentation (correspondence, drawings, schedules, reports).
• Review contract clauses related to changes, claims, and compensation events.
• Identify potential risks related to claims and variations early in the project cycle.
• Contribute to improving internal procedures for claims and change management.

Role Accountability

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering