Senior Contracts Management Engineer (E2)

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East is seeking a seasoned Contract Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle for large-scale projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with contract terms, managing relationships with various stakeholders, and conducting audits to ensure adherence to policies. Candidates must possess extensive experience in contract management, particularly within the Saudi Arabian context, along with strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in contract management.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, and compliance.
• Monitor contract deliverables and resolve issues timely.
• Conduct regular contract audits for compliance.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Job description

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.

Skills

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.