Senior Contracts Management Engineer

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Senior Contracts Management Engineer to oversee the entire contract lifecycle in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in contracts management on large-scale projects and a strong understanding of Saudi procurement law. Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English are essential. This role involves managing relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring contract compliance, and providing insights for improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in contracts management for large-scale projects.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Support managing the entire contract lifecycle.
• Review and analyze contract terms to identify risks.
• Ensure contract terms align with company policies.

Skills

Contracts management

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor in engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Contracts Management Engineer (Saudization)

Position Title: Senior Contracts Management Engineer (E2)

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Reporting to: Contracts Management Department Manager

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

General Description of Role and 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, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 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.