Contract Administrator (Mega Civil Project - Roads)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Manager to join its Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role within the Infrastructure division focuses on mega civil projects, specifically highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments. As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of these large-scale projects, ensuring compliance, managing changes, and controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to the Contracts Manager on all contractual matters, including ensuring contract compliance, managing change orders, preparing cost reports, and developing claim mitigation strategies throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Actively work to mitigate potential claims and meticulously review all incoming correspondence to assess and manage any commercial impacts.
- Proactively identify and assess potential contractual issues, recommending appropriate courses of action.
- Ensure all necessary bonds, guarantees, insurances, and undertakings are secured in the best commercial interest of the client and in full compliance with the contract terms.
- Assist the Contracts Manager in preparing for and conducting meetings with the client, other third parties, and contractors, particularly concerning procurement, contracts, and claims.
- Manage claims submitted by consultants and contractors, ensuring their fair and timely resolution.
- Support the drafting of contractual correspondence and review all incoming correspondence to assess and manage any commercial impact.
- Assist in the application and payment process, ensuring accuracy and strict adherence to contractual provisions.
- Maintain and ensure adherence to quality control processes to deliver the highest quality of work to the client.
- Collaborate with other discipline managers within the team to provide guidance to consulting staff and foster a collaborative spirit across all construction supervision services.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Formal qualifications or affiliations with recognized professional bodies such as RICS, IQS, ICES, or CIOB are highly desirable.
- A minimum of 12 years of applied experience in project management, with a strong focus on mega construction projects, primarily gained in a consultancy role. Candidates with exclusive contractor experience will not be considered.
- Strong understanding of construction, design, and engineering principles.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabia's local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Proficiency in English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic is a significant advantage.
- A valid membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is required.
Core Skills
- Contractual Compliance
- Change Management
- Cost Reporting
- Claim Mitigation Strategies
- Commercial Impact Assessment
- Identification and Assessment of Contractual Issues
- Management of Bonds, Guarantees, and Insurances
- Procurement Processes
- Claims Management
- Contractual Correspondence
- Application and Payment Process Management
- Quality Control Processes
- Coordination with Multiple Disciplines
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Autonomy and Initiative
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Technical Accuracy
- Project Management
- Understanding of Construction, Design, and Engineering Principles
- Knowledge of Local Building Codes, Regulations, and Safety Standards
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Report Writing Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Additional Information
Non-Saudi candidates must possess a transferable Iqama. Candidates must be based in Riyadh. This is a full-time position.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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