وظائف China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd. (CHEC)

<p>Assist the Project Management Team in communicating with the Employer and Consultants, and resolve project issues covering design,resolving design, variation, and site coordination issues. acceptance, measurement and payment, variation and claims.</p><p>Saudi national with engineering background, bachelor’s degree or higher. Fluent in English and Arabic. Preferably, experience in executing and managing projects with major companies and government and semi-government entities, such as Saudi Aramco, the Royal Commission, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and related entities.</p>

<p>1. Strategic HSE Oversight: Provide expert guidance to the CHEC Middle East Division regarding regulatory compliance, risk management, and HSE culture across all Middle East projects. 2. Client & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary interface with regulatory authorities, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), ensuring all audit requirements and compliance standards are met. 3. Policy Development: Lead the development and implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and campaigns aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and international best practices. 4. Incident Management: Conduct thorough investigations of major incidents, identifying root causes and implementing robust preventative strategies. 5. Project Support: Travel to various project sites throughout the Middle East to conduct inspections, safety walks, and management reviews to ensure consistency in HSE implementation. 6. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with clients, contractors, and senior management to address complex HSE challenges and drive continuous improvement.</p><p>A. Educational Background • Master or bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or Public Relations field. • (Regular Degree required. Online not preferred) B. Professional Certifications • Certified Safety Professional's. • Project Management Professional. • NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. • OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Outreach Trainer certification (General Industry or Construction). • Accredited Safety/Environment Engineer OR Specialist from Saudi Council of Engineer. C. Experience (Essential) • Minimum 20+ years of proven HSE experience in the Construction, Marine, or Infrastructure sector. • Age Requirement: Minimum 50 years of age (as requested). • Government/Public Sector Experience: Crucial – Direct work experience with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) or the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) in Saudi Arabia. Hold a senior position in the military or police system. With good public relations in Riyadh, Jizan, Dammam, and so on. • Regional Experience: Extensive experience managing HSE requirements across the Middle East, specifically in KSA, UAE, and/or Qatar. D. Specific Knowledge • In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE laws, regulations, and industry standards. • E. Language • Fluent English (Written and Spoken). • Arabic language skills are highly advantageous for effective communication with regulatory bodies.</p>

<p>Role Overview Oversee core financial management across the countries in the region, with primary responsibility for regional tax management, treasury administration, and professional financial support. Organize, coordinate, and supervise country finance teams in completing tax filings, annual tax reconciliations and settlements, audits, accounting operations, and treasury administration. Establish consistent regional management standards, strengthen regional financial management, mitigate tax and treasury risks, and provide professional financial support for regional operations and major projects. Key Responsibilities 1. Coordinate tax filings, annual tax reconciliations and settlements, audits, and accounting operations across the region; supervise completion and follow up on corrective actions. 2. Organize research into tax policies across the region, conduct tax-risk assessments, and recommend appropriate responses. 3. Lead major regional tax matters and coordinate the implementation of tax-related matters in Saudi Arabia. 4. Participate in tax planning during the business-development and marketing stages and review the financial and tax provisions of major contracts. 5. Provide tax advice and policy training to regional management, project teams, and country finance personnel. 6. Maintain the daily cash ledger, prepare daily cash reports, and ensure daily cash records are reconciled and closed. 7. Coordinate weekly and monthly cash reporting and cash-plan preparation, and analyze variances against plan. 8. Maintain core records, including bank-account registers, bank-authorization registers, bank-guarantee registers, and letter-of-credit registers. 9. Organize reviews of bank reconciliation statements and follow up on the clearance of long-outstanding reconciling items. 10. Conduct reviews of core treasury-management practices across the region. This role does not include payment approval, financing, or bank-relationship management. 11. Provide professional financial support for regional operations, tendering, and major projects. 12. Coordinate and supervise priority finance activities in each country and consolidate them into regional management reports. 13. Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions arising from audits, tax inspections, and special reviews.</p><p>Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field. 2. At least eight years of financial management experience, including experience in the Middle East or with a Chinese multinational company. 3. Experience working for a tax authority or another government agency, or for a large accounting firm, is preferred. 4. Sound knowledge of tax management, treasury administration, and financial management. 5. Strong organizational, coordination, communication, execution, and risk-identification skills. 6. Preference will be given to candidates who can use Chinese proficiently for day-to-day work and professional communication. Strong English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are required.</p>

<p>1. Lead and manage investment and financing activities across the Middle East, including project origination, investment evaluation, commercial structuring, investment approval, financing coordination, tendering support, and project implementation, with a focus on infrastructure, PPP, EPC+F, and concession projects. 2. Identify, collect, monitor, and analyze market intelligence and investment opportunities across the Middle East; conduct preliminary project screening, maintain the investment pipeline, and track prospective projects. 3. Organize and coordinate preliminary due diligence, market research, and technical, commercial, financial, legal, and regulatory assessments for prospective investment projects. 4. Develop investment strategies and project implementation plans; conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling, investment valuation, and comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments; and prepare Pre-Feasibility Study (Pre-FS) reports and other investment-evaluation documents. 5. Lead the internal investment-review process by preparing project-initiation documentation, coordinating cross-functional reviews, and obtaining investment approvals in accordance with the Company's governance procedures. 6. Following project approval, coordinate internal and external approvals, statutory filings, feasibility studies, independent reviews, financing arrangements, and regulatory-compliance requirements to facilitate project implementation. 7. Support and coordinate bids for competitive investment projects, including commercial proposals, financial offers, consortium structuring, and negotiations with clients, partners, lenders, and other stakeholders. 8. Liaise with government authorities, clients, financial institutions, investors, consultants, legal advisers, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful project development, financial close, and implementation. 9. Work closely with business development, engineering, finance, legal, commercial, procurement, and project-management teams to ensure the successful execution and delivery of investment projects. 10. Monitor project performance throughout the investment lifecycle, identify key commercial and investment risks, and recommend mitigation measures to safeguard the Company's interests and maximize project value.</p><p>Qualifications • Proven experience in infrastructure investment, PPP/BOOT/EPC+F projects, EPC contracting, or project financing is highly preferred. • Familiarity with the Middle East market, particularly Saudi Arabia, including its regulatory framework, procurement practices, and investment environment. • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, evaluate project feasibility, and lead commercial negotiations. Education Bachelor's degree or above (full-time) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Management, Mathematics, Engineering, Engineering Management, Port and Waterway Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another related discipline. Experience At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in investment, project development, engineering, infrastructure, or financial analysis. Age Preferably 35–50 years old. Professional Knowledge • Sound knowledge of project investment, business development, tendering and bidding, and project management. • Familiarity with local laws and regulations, commercial practices, and market conditions. • A strong understanding of infrastructure investment, project financing, commercial evaluation, and contract management is preferred. Language and Skills • Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational, coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder-management capabilities. • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international business environment.</p>

<p>1. Claims Prevention and Early Identification • Project progress monitoring: Regularly track project progress and promptly identify potential issues that could lead to disputes or claims, such as delays, quality issues, or scope changes. • Contract-performance management: Monitor project execution and ensure that all parties comply with the contract's terms and conditions, including schedule, payment, milestone, and other contractual requirements. • Preventive measures: Establish and implement systems and processes to prevent claims from escalating through stronger communication, complete documentation, and early issue resolution. 2. Claims Management • Claims assessment: Upon receipt of a claim, assess its validity against the contract terms, project records, and performance data. Identify the claim's root cause, including whether it relates to schedule delay, cost overrun, design change, or another issue. • Claims-documentation coordination: Collect and organize all relevant documents, including schedules, reports, correspondence, and financial information, to support or rebut claims. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with contractual requirements. • Stakeholder communication: Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients, to understand their positions and facilitate discussions toward resolution. 3. Negotiation and Settlement • Negotiation: Negotiate with other parties and coordinate negotiations with external legal counsel and consultants. • Settlement strategy: Develop fair and reasonable settlement solutions that minimize the contractor's exposure while protecting its legal rights and financial interests. • Litigation avoidance: Where possible, resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation, conciliation, or arbitration, to avoid formal litigation. 4. Claims Analysis and Risk Management • Risk identification: Analyze the causes of claims and identify potential risks that could affect future project performance. Assess whether patterns of claims indicate broader project-management or execution issues. • Risk mitigation: Recommend measures to reduce the risk of future claims, such as improving communication, revising contract terms, adjusting project plans, or strengthening documentation and reporting processes. • Assessment: Apply professional expertise to assess and manage claims, including evaluating risks in schedule- and cost-related contract provisions, challenging claims and final-inspection requests where appropriate, and recommending mitigation or acceleration measures. 5. Contract Review and Interpretation • Contract analysis: Review and interpret contracts, including provisions relating to claims, disputes, and entitlements. Ensure that all claims and disputes are managed in accordance with the contract. • Compliance with claims procedures: Supervise and guide project teams to ensure that all claims are submitted in the required manner, within contractual time limits, and in the prescribed format. Track claims through completion and maintain complete supporting records. 6. Dispute Resolution • Dispute management: Coordinate the dispute-resolution process when a claim escalates into a formal dispute, including arbitration, litigation, or other legal proceedings as applicable. • Collaboration with the legal team: Work closely with legal counsel to prepare defenses, counterclaims, or responses to claims. Assist with legal documents and evidence and ensure that all relevant facts and contract provisions are properly addressed. • Coordination with external experts: Engage external experts, such as certified public accountants, legal counsel, engineers, or other consultants, to evaluate complex claims or disputes.</p><p>• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law (LLM) — required. • Professional certification such as RICS, CICES, BIOS, CIArB, CCP, or PSP — preferred. • At least 10 years of experience on construction or civil-engineering projects in the Middle East — required. • Relevant experience in planning, delay analysis, claims, project controls, contract management, and project management — required. • Strong knowledge and practical experience across the full project lifecycle, including planning and cost and schedule control — required. • Fluent English and excellent communication skills — required.</p>

<p>Business Development Manager (Saudi National) 1. Lead business-development and market-expansion activities across Saudi Arabia, with a primary focus on strengthening client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. 2. Develop, maintain, and enhance strategic relationships with key government entities, PIF companies, giga-project developers, public authorities, and major clients to support the Company's long-term business growth. 3. Represent the Company in meetings, business forums, industry events, and official engagements, serving as a key liaison with clients, government agencies, consultants, and strategic partners. 4. Identify upcoming projects and market opportunities, monitor industry developments and procurement plans, and provide management with timely market intelligence and strategic recommendations. 5. Support pre-marketing activities by coordinating client-engagement plans, arranging meetings, organizing presentations, and promoting the Company's capabilities and project experience. 6. Coordinate with business development, engineering, commercial, and tendering teams to support project pursuits, prequalification (PQ), expressions of interest (EOI), and tender submissions. 7. Facilitate communication and coordination between the Company and clients throughout project development, bidding, negotiation, and contract-award stages. 8. Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Company's market presence and competitiveness. 9. Maintain an up-to-date client-relationship database, monitor key-account activities, and develop customer-engagement strategies to improve client satisfaction and long-term cooperation. 10. Provide regular reports on market trends, competitor activities, client feedback, and business-development progress, and recommend strategies to expand the Company's presence in the Saudi market.</p><p>Nationality Saudi national. Education Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Public Administration, or another related discipline. Experience At least 10 years of relevant experience in business development, client-relationship management, government affairs, or market development within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a related industry. Preference will be given to candidates with experience involving: • Saudi government ministries and authorities; • Public Investment Fund (PIF) portfolio companies and giga-project developers; • Major government clients and infrastructure authorities; • Leading engineering and project-management consultancies; or • International EPC contractors and major local construction companies. Age Preferably 35–55 years old. Professional Knowledge • Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's infrastructure, construction, and investment markets. • Extensive knowledge of major Saudi government entities, PIF companies, giga-project developers, and key project stakeholders. • Familiarity with public-procurement processes, tendering procedures, and Saudi Arabia's regulatory framework. • A good understanding of project development, EPC contracting, and infrastructure delivery is preferred. Network and Relationship Management • A well-established professional network with Saudi government authorities, PIF-related entities, major developers, consultants, and strategic partners. • Proven ability to establish, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships at senior-management and executive levels. Language and Skills • Fluent Arabic and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. • Strong organizational ability and commercial awareness, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.</p>

<p>1. Serve as the Company's strategic adviser on government relations and public affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2. Establish, maintain, and strengthen effective working relationships with relevant government authorities, ministries, regulatory agencies, and other key public-sector stakeholders. 3. Manage the Company's external government relations and maintain effective communication with government authorities. 4. Coordinate official procedures and ensure compliance with Saudi regulations to support smooth business operations. 5. Support the Company in managing significant government-related matters, including regulatory approvals, licensing issues, policy discussions, and other high-level administrative affairs. 6. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Company information and government-related matters, and perform other government-relations and public-affairs advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company.</p><p>• Fluency in English and Arabic. • No restrictions regarding education, field of study, or nationality. • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in relevant Saudi government departments, particularly retired civil servants.</p>