Senior Contracts Management Engineer

Hill International, Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to implementation and compliance, in the Saudi market.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and project management to ensure alignment with company policies and objectives. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of contracts management experience on large-scale projects, insight into KSA procurement law, and fluency in

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contracts management on large-scale projects.
• Strong ability to draft, negotiate, and administer contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Support managing the entire contract lifecycle from drafting to compliance.
• Review terms to identify risks and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and PMO to align terms with policy and objectives.
• Develop relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors for smooth execution.
• Monitor deliverables, milestones, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
• Resolve contract-related issues or disputes efficiently.
• Conduct regular contract audits for compliance.
• Prepare reports on contract performance and provide improvement recommendations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in contract management.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor in engineering

Job description

• 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.

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.