Senior Contracts Management Engineer - (Saudization)

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Your role will involve overseeing the contract lifecycle from negotiation to compliance and ensuring alignment with company policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 15 years’ experience in contracts management, and be proficient in both Arabic and English. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of Saudi procurement law are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in contracts management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Thorough knowledge of prime contracts management administration.

Responsibilities

• Support managing the entire contract lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure contract alignment.
• Monitor and track contract deliverables and milestones.

Skills

Contracts management

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Communication in Arabic

Communication in English

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor in engineering

Job description

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.