Senior Contracts Management Engineer

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction management firm in Riyadh seeks a Senior Contracts Management Engineer to manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering, over 15 years of contracts management experience on large-scale projects, and a strong understanding of KSA procurement law. Proficient communication in Arabic and English is required. Join us to lead contract execution effectively and maintain robust client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in contracts management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with KSA procurement law is essential.
• Strong skills in contract drafting, administrative tasks, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle from drafting to compliance.
• Review and analyze contract terms, proposing solutions for risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contract terms with policies.
• Develop relationships with clients and suppliers for contract execution.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Risk management

Problem-solving

Communication (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor in engineering

Job description

Position Title: Senior Contracts Management Engineer

Location: Riyadh, 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.