Senior Contracts Lifecycle Manager (Drafting to Compliance)

Hill Intl.; Abha; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Abha, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager responsible for the entire contract lifecycle from drafting through compliance. You will review terms for risk, negotiate changes, and ensure alignment with policies while coordinating with legal, finance and project management teams.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring milestones, and conducting regular audits to ensure policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in contracts management including overall responsibility for contract management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of prime contracts management administration as well as (sub) contract formation and administration, execution office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Support managing the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, implementation, and compliance.
• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and propose appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, finance, and project management, to ensure contract terms are aligned with company policies and objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth contract execution.
• Monitor and track contract deliverables, milestones, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
• Identify and resolve any contract-related issues or disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conduct regular contract audits to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Prepare and present reports on contract performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in contract management to continuously improve processes and systems.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Auditing

Compliance

Arabic & English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Hill International in Abha, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager responsible for the entire contract lifecycle from drafting through compliance. You will review terms for risk, negotiate changes, and ensure alignment with policies while coordinating with legal, finance and project management teams.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring milestones, and conducting regular audits to ensure policy adherence.