Senior Contracts Engineer | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic real estate division in Saudi Arabia as a Senior Contracts Engineer. You'll manage contract-related activities, ensuring compliance and protecting the company's interests throughout project lifecycles. This role involves drafting contracts, risk assessments, and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in contract management or engineering.
• Strong understanding of contractual principles relevant to construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts and agreements.
• Administering contracts post-award and monitoring deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Oracle

Aconex

Job description

Utilize your skills and become part of the dynamic real estate division of a leading group of companies inSaudi Arabia.

As a Senior Contracts Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing contract-related activities throughout project lifecycles. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with legal, commercial, and technical standards. You will collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to protect company interests and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Key Accountabilities

The position involves:

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts, subcontracts, and service agreements with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance.
• Assisting in the preparation of tender documentation related to contracts, including pricing and commercial terms.
• Reviewing client-issued tender documents (ITB/RFP) and advising on risks, obligations, and deviations.
• Leading or supporting negotiations on commercial terms and contract amendments (e.g., FIDIC, NEC).
• Administering contracts post-award, monitoring deliverables, deadlines, payment terms, variations, and warranties.
• Identifying, evaluating, and preparing documentation for claims, disputes, change orders, and extensions of time (EOT).
• Supporting legal teams in resolving contract disputes and arbitration processes.
• Conducting contract risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans to ensure compliance with laws, standards, and company policies.
• Maintaining accurate contract documentation and generating status reports for project leadership and stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are Looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in contract management or engineering, preferably within oil & gas, infrastructure, or EPC sectors.
• Strong understanding of contractual and legal principles relevant to construction projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Aconex.
• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure in fast-paced project environments.