Senior Contracts Management Engineer

Hill International, Inc.; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking an experienced contracts manager in Saudi Arabia to oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiation, and compliance, with close collaboration across legal, finance, and project teams.

The role requires extensive experience in pricing, contract drafting, and change-order negotiations, along with strong Arabic and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years’ experience in contracts management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Experience in pricing, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Support managing the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, implementation, and compliance.
• Review and analyze contract terms to identify risks and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project management to align terms with policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and track deliverables, milestones, and deadlines for timely completion.
• Identify and resolve contract-related issues or disputes promptly.
• Conduct regular contract audits for compliance with obligations and policies.
• Prepare and present reports on contract performance and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in contract management.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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.

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.