Senior Commercial / Contracts Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction company is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all activities related to contract formation and administration in Riyadh. The role demands strong leadership, extensive experience in commercial management, and effective communication skills. Ideal candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and at least 20 years of experience, particularly in mega-project environments. This position offers an opportunity to be part of transformative projects like Expo 2030 in Riyadh.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Contracts or Commercial Management.
• Experience in Commercial or Contracts Management on mega-projects.
• Must be proficient in English; Arabic beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract formation activities, including tender packages and evaluations.
• Manage contract terms to monitor compliance and resolve claims.
• Preparation of contract documents for execution.

Skills

Commercial or Contracts Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized:International - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:Riyadh

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Expo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.

The 6 km² Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m² GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks. Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.

Job Summary:

Lead on all activities associated with formation, tendering, award and administration of assigned contract packages and perform the same. Activities include delivery of critical items required from initial project set-up, through to developing a team, establishing coordinated procedures and controls, to management of team(s) with accountability for work product to project milestones, quality and safety standards. Significant proactive engagement required with the project management team, other departments, customers and stakeholders to enable successful alignment on systems, processes, procedures and the critical activities for project success. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Dimensions:

• Engage as part of the team with the Customer to develop and align strategy
• Lead and provide guidance to effectively resolve change events, claims and disputes fairly including coordination with Legal as may be required.
• Team player that can direct and receive guidance and feedback and is able to perform the work as well as manage/lead the performance of the work.
• Reports to the Commercial Director and/or Construction Director or their designee.
• Receives functional guidance from the responsible GBU functional manager and/or their designee.
Major Responsibilities:

Pre-Award:

Leads on and performs contract formation activities, including:

• Forming and issuing tender packages, tracking and closing queries, receiving and evaluating proposals, and providing input to the recommendations for award.
• Meetings/workshops, such as bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the client, and contractor on all contractual matters.
• Prepares and manages the preparation of contract documents for execution with Customer’s Legal Advisors.
• Preparing, maintaining and managing reports, registers, presentations, and correspondence.
• Other pre-award duties as assigned.

Post-Award:

Leads on and performs contracts administration activities, including:

• Preparation, maintaining, and implementation of applicable procedures.
• Review of Contract terms and conditions to identify and monitor areas of risk, ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work.
• Development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Resolution of Contract claims as they develop, including engagement of legal department where necessary.
• Obtaining and/or managing the receipt of all contract deliverables for handover and close-out of contracts.
• The control of status reporting documents.
• The preparation and maintenance of reports, registers, presentations, and correspondence.
• Performs other post-award duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or other applicable field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in Contracts or Commercial Management.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience in Commercial or Contracts Management on mega-projects; preference given to experience on mega-infrastructure projects
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for managing a workforce of many nationalities and backgrounds.
• Experience and completion of courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, contract administration and negotiation, planning and scheduling.
• Extensive skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups, Customers and Stakeholders.
• Must be proficient in English language, orally and written.Arabic is beneficial

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