Lead Administrator

About the Role

Parsons is seeking a Lead Contract Administrator to join our team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, covering projects in both Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves reviewing contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with procurement requirements, conducting fee negotiations, and drafting or revising policies and operating guidelines as needed. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting project executives, leaders, and managers in monitoring and controlling contracted services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the performance of contracted services to ensure effectiveness, statutory compliance, and desired outcomes.
• Manage all aspects of contract administration, including claims, disputes, contract interpretation, and cost analysis, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and manage systems and procedures for contract monitoring to ensure timely and effective resolution of contractual compliance issues across multiple work packages.
• Identify potential claims, verify compliance with applicable contractual terms, and ensure effective negotiation and settlement of claims, coordinating with other departments as required.
• Evaluate and recommend claims submitted by contractors, including calculating losses in coordination with the Quantity Surveying (QS) Team.
• Formulate suggestions to resolve contract issues and lead the continuous improvement of contract processes through refining formulation activities, systems, and procedures.
• Provide advice regarding contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements.
• Assist and provide input into the financial budget to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts.
• Offer advice in the review and approval of payment certificates and invoicing from subcontractors and to the client.
• Assist in the preparation of legal and contractual documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other related documents.
• Collaborate with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and communicate business information necessary for reporting purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex contractual matters and negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement requirements and contractual terms and conditions.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in the Makkah region, with responsibilities covering projects in Jeddah and Makkah. The role requires close collaboration with various project teams and departments to ensure seamless contract management.