Job description

The role involves reviewing and evaluating contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while negotiating terms that protect the company’s interests and minimize risk. It includes collaborating with internal teams to develop contract templates and procedures, as well as providing guidance to project managers and stakeholders on contract-related matters.

The position requires monitoring contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, and payments, and identifying risks with appropriate solutions. Maintaining accurate contract documentation and supporting the full contract lifecycle—from initiation to closeout, including modifications and extensions—is essential.

The role also involves staying up to date with industry best practices, working with legal counsel on complex issues, ensuring compliance with company policies, and carrying out any additional duties assigned by the line manager.

Key responsibilities

• Review and evaluate contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring favorable terms for the company while minimizing risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and other stakeholders in contract-related matters.
• Monitor and track contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, and payments.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks, and propose solutions to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files and documentation.
• Support managing the contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, including contract modifications and extensions.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in contract management.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as necessary to resolve complex contract issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in contracts management.
• Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of prime contracts management administration as well as (sub) contract formation and administration, execution office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.

About the company

The company has more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, providing program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. It is recognized as one of the largest program management firms in the world.

The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, focusing on protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, the entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

The company is part of a global infrastructure solutions group of companies.

Equal opportunity employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and supports veterans and disabled individuals.

Note

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role. Various other duties may be required.