Senior Contracts Manager - Arabic Speaking

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a qualified professional to manage contract documentation and provide expert guidance on contract administration for major sports projects. You will lead a team and must have a degree in quantity surveying/cost management, along with a strong background in business development and project management. This role offers flexibility with working options and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and work experience on high-valued projects.
• Professional membership or working towards MRICS/RICS.
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage contract documentation.
• Provide guidance on contract administration.
• Conduct valuations and manage variations.
• Implement cost control and reporting.
• Evaluate claims and financial impacts.
• Manage completion and defect processes.
• Lead and develop a team of professionals.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial and financial acumen

Knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks

Experience in business development

Experience leading teams

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in October subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Overview

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project

This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for

• Prepares and manages contract documentation, including warranties, bonds, and licenses, and facilitates formal execution by relevant parties.
• Provides expert guidance on contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms for construction works and service agreements.
• Conducts valuations and manages variations, ensuring accurate cost adjustments in line with contract terms and agreement with contractors.
• Implements robust cost control and reporting, overseeing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting financial insights to clients.
• Evaluates claims and financial impacts, including delays, design changes, and additional costs from contractors and suppliers.
• Manages completion and defect processes, advising on certificates of practical completion, making good defects, and final account settlements.
• Leads and develops a team of professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Builds strategic relationships and influences stakeholders, contributing to business transformation and supporting net zero carbon transition goals.

You’ll need to have

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in business development.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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