Lead Contract Engineer - Construction & Claims

JASARA Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIDIC Certification Preferred

MRICS / RICS PMP

Job summary

JASARA Program Management Company is seeking a senior contract supervision professional to administer major construction contracts and monitor Contractor performance. The role requires leading experience and deep knowledge of contract administration and FIDIC-based frameworks.

You will liaise with commercial and technical teams, review variations and notices, and ensure timely, accurate contractual reporting across multiple projects in the Saudi market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a lead position.
• Previous experience with a Consultant/Supervision Consultant is preferred.
• Experience in administering major construction/infrastructure contracts.
• Good knowledge of FIDIC Saudi local laws contracts and construction contract procedures.
• Experience with variations, claims, extensions of time, notices, and contractual correspondence.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Contractor's compliance with contractual requirements and obligations.
• Review and manage Contractor contractual submissions, notices, and correspondence.
• Review variations, claims, extensions of time, and other contractual matters.
• Support the assessment of Contractor claims and entitlement in coordination with the commercial and technical teams.
• Maintain contract registers, notices, instructions, and contractual records.
• Review Contractor payment-related and commercial submissions as required.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, QS and site supervision teams on contractual matters.
• Identify contractual risks and potential impacts on cost and schedule.
• Prepare contractual reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
• Support contract close-out, final account, and resolution of outstanding contractual matters.

Skills

Contract administration

FIDIC knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

JASARA Program Management Company is seeking a senior contract supervision professional to administer major construction contracts and monitor Contractor performance. The role requires leading experience and deep knowledge of contract administration and FIDIC-based frameworks.

You will liaise with commercial and technical teams, review variations and notices, and ensure timely, accurate contractual reporting across multiple projects in the Saudi market.