Senior Contracts Management Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Senior Contracts Management Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 15 years of contracts management experience, particularly in large-scale projects. Responsibilities include managing the contract lifecycle and ensuring compliance with terms. Proficiency in Arabic and English is essential. This role demands strong negotiation and relationship management skills, as well as a thorough understanding of Saudi Arabia's procurement laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts management on large-scale projects.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia procurement law required.
• Demonstrated skills in pricing, contract law, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support managing the entire contract lifecycle.
• Review and analyze contract terms to identify risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contract terms.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Communication skills (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university

Job description

Overview

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.

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.