Lead Engineer - Contracts📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Jasara Program Management Company (JASARA PMC) is seeking a Lead Engineer - Contracts to act as an independent contractual authority. This role represents the Engineer's function under FIDIC forms of contract, overseeing client-contractor agreements on major infrastructure and construction projects. The position requires a professional with a proven background in contract administration, engineering oversight, and dispute-neutral decision-making.
This role is essential for ensuring the fair and impartial administration of contracts, serving as a neutral arbiter to facilitate project continuity and minimize disputes. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for upholding project specifications, codes, and standards while managing complex contractual relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Engineer under FIDIC contracts, ensuring fair and impartial administration of agreements between the Employer and the Contractor.
- Administer QIC-based contractor agreements in strict compliance with FIDIC procedures and all contractual obligations.
- Review and certify interim and final payment certificates, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual terms.
- Assess and certify variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOT), providing objective evaluations.
- Review and approve contractor submissions and deliverables, ensuring they meet project requirements and contractual scope.
- Ensure that all project documentation, notices, and contractual communications are meticulously maintained in accordance with FIDIC requirements.
- Serve as an independent decision-making authority, maintaining strict neutrality between contracting parties.
- Objectively assess contractor and employer claims, issuing determinations and decisions based solely on contract provisions.
- Provide professional judgments to minimize disputes and support the seamless continuity of project operations.
- Provide high-level engineering leadership, ensuring strict compliance with project specifications, relevant codes, and industry standards.
- Review and approve design submissions and other technical deliverables, verifying their alignment with project objectives.
- Oversee construction activities to ensure they are conducted in alignment with approved plans and the defined contractual scope.
- Act as the key interface between the Employer, Contractors, consultants, and relevant regulatory bodies.
- Lead meetings, progress reviews, and resolution discussions pertaining to both contractual and technical issues.
- Provide strategic advice to the Employer regarding contractual risks and effective mitigation strategies.
- Proactively identify potential project risks and contractual issues before they escalate.
- Manage and evaluate claims, disputes, and variations with a strong commercial awareness and understanding.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms, including participation in DAB/DAAB processes where applicable.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 20-25+ years of progressive experience in engineering and contract management.
- A proven track record of serving as the Engineer (as defined under FIDIC) on major infrastructure or construction projects.
- Deep expertise in various FIDIC contract forms, including but not limited to the Red Book and Yellow Book.
- A strong background in managing large-scale, complex contractor environments.
Required Skills
- Exceptional knowledge of contract law, FIDIC principles, and comprehensive claims management.
- Strong analytical and decisive decision-making skills.
- A high level of professional integrity and the ability to maintain independence.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven ability to handle high-value contracts and complex disputes effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership capability within multidisciplinary and multi-contractor environments.
Work Environment
This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Jasara Program Management Company.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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