Senior Contracts Management Engineer

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abha; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer responsible for overseeing all contract administration processes for projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering and over 15 years of experience in contracts management on large-scale projects, with a strong understanding of procurement law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contracts management for large-scale projects.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration and execution in multi-discipline construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle from drafting to compliance.
• Review and analyze contract terms to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contract terms with policies.
• Monitor contract deliverables and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with obligations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk analysis

Client relationship management

Contract lifecycle management

Compliance auditing

Project management

Verbal and written communication in Arabic

Verbal and written communication in English

Education

Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university

Job description

Position Summary:

As a Senior Contracts Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contract administration process for our project. This includes reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, and managing any changes or disputes that may arise during the project.

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.