Sr. Contracts Admin

The main purpose of the Senior Contracts Administrator - 1’s job is to execute contractual tasks, validate the contractual merits of claims and variations, Reviews and controls invoices and associated correspondence submitted as per guidelines set by the Company

• Conduct affairs with the highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety and corporate governance
• Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics policy and adopting company values
• Adopt and utilize systems and ERP in the function
• Prepare contracts' status reports for Project Manager and Contracts Manager
• Review and draft contractual correspondences from / to Subcontractors / Suppliers in coordination with the Contracts Manager and the Project Manager
• Review and provide inputs to draft contractual correspondences from and to Client / Engineer in coordination with the Contracts Manager and the Project Manager
• Validate the contractual merits of claims and variations
• Administer the Subcontractors / Suppliers' performance relative to contract requirements
• Validate contractual deductions / retentions against the Subcontractors' invoices and coordinate with Subcontractors to amend invoices containing contractual comments and corrections
• Launch the Subcontractor / Supplier Claim Management Procedures, and update the Claim log to indicate closure of the Subcontractor / Supplier claims and/or incorporation to the Main Contract as may be applicable
• Analyze Main Contract provisions, gather and organize documents and report updates to Contracts Manager
• Participate in negotiation of changes, modifications, and claims with Client/Engineer, Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Work on closure of Main Contract / Subcontracts / Supply agreements in a satisfactory manner as per department's procedures
• Provide contractual guidance to the Commercial team
• Review and control invoices and associated correspondence submitted by Subcontractors / Suppliers in coordination with Commercial team
• Validate, record and monitor claims and variations relating to Main Contract, Subcontract and/or Supply Agreements
• Provide support for the professional development of direct reports
• As needed and following management approval, act as a Contracts Manager and provide active support to the Project Manager
• Assist the Contracts Manager in other contractual tasks and assignments as may be assigned from time to time

• Bachelor in Engineering or in Law
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Contracts Administration
• Familiarity with KSA Contract Law, Government Tenders and Procurement Law and standard contracts
• Advanced understanding of statutory provisions, industry practices, legal terms and conditions to draft tenders/agreements and to interpret and execute contracts.
• Working knowledge of end closing procedures to manage downstream and upstream payments
• Knowledge of FIDIC and other International Forms of Contract and their application
• Excellent numerical Skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suites.
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong plus
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention of detail.
• Highly skilled in team management and able to work cohesively as part of the wider organization
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects with a focus on results.
• Strong ability in analyzing and risk management.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in contract administration.
• Highly skilled in Dispute Resolution
Provide high level of negotiation skills

Additional Info:

This is a Full-time job offering standard benefits such as paid annual leave, public holidays, living allowances, healthcare coverage, and end of service benefits. We also offer discretionary benefits such as a performance bonus and merit increase along with training and development opportunities if eligible.