Strategic Contracts & Project Delivery Lead

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

Thuwal

On-site

SAR 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) seeks a Commercial, Contracts & Project Delivery Manager to lead commercial, contractual, procurement and delivery activities across the TSP/NTI portfolio. You will align contracting strategies, procurement decisions and delivery plans with objectives, budgets and governance requirements.

The role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, conducting risk assessments and overseeing contract administration through design,

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Law, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline is mandatory.
PMP certification is mandatory.
Engineering degree and/or strong engineering project background is strongly preferred due to the technical nature of TSP/NTI projects.
Postgraduate qualifications in construction law, contract management, commercial management or project management are an advantage.
Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, RICS candidate status or equivalent are an advantage.

Responsibilities

Support project development, delivery planning and governance for TSP/NTI projects, including scope definition, milestone tracking, stakeholder coordination and reporting.
Support procurement strategy, tendering and contracting processes for goods, works and services in line with KAUST policies and international best practice.
Support KAUST Legal and Procurement Departments in drafting, negotiating and managing contracts for design, construction, operation and consultancy services under FIDIC and other relevant frameworks.
Prepare and update risk assessments and provide advice on risk allocation, payment mechanisms, liquidated damages, warranties, insurance and performance security.
Ensure contracts and procurement activities comply with applicable Saudi law, KAUST governance standards and international requirements.
Monitor contract and project performance, including KPIs, deliverables, cost, schedule, quality and stakeholder obligations.
Administer change management processes, including variations, extensions of time and claims, with proper documentation and cost/schedule impact analysis.
Lead or support negotiations with contractors, consultants and suppliers to secure best value, resolve issues and maintain collaborative relationships.
Provide commercial input to project controls, budgeting, cost forecasting, schedule planning and progress tracking activities.
Prepare and review leadership reports, including risk registers, commercial dashboards, project status reports and contract status summaries.
Coordinate with project managers, technical leads, PDEC, Procurement, Legal, insurers, auditors, consultants and contractors on project and contract matters requiring alignment or escalation.
Develop and implement commercial procedures, contract administration frameworks and project delivery support processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
Support operational readiness, business continuity and risk mitigation through robust contractual, financial and project delivery strategies.
Represent KAUST in commercial, contractual and project delivery discussions with contractors, consultants, vendors and key stakeholders.