Contracts & Project Services Manager

Position Title: Contracts & Project Services Manager
Work Location/Term: Riyadh/KSA PMC Central PMT Office / Full Time
Supervision: Planning Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Document Controllers
Reports to: Project Director
Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of the team including Planning Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Document Controllers;
Participate in Project planning definition by providing Project contracting and procurement activities, milestones and requirements;
Align required on site dates with planning and scheduling engineer;
Perform contract administration function for the material and construction contracts including:

Drafting contractual correspondence with input/approval of the Client
Manage supporting documentation for the approval of Vendor/Contractor progress payments;
Participate in project change management processes and prepare variations for approved Variation Orders;
preparing contract renewal reminders, amendments, cancellations and extensions and claims;
Support Client for the resolution of conflicts and claims with Vendors and Contractors;
Perform contract close-out activities

Monitor tendering and contracting activities performed by Construction Contractors;
Monitor contracting and procurement key performance indicators;
Participate in periodic review/comparison meetings regarding progress, budget, schedules and forecasts;
Ensure effective interdisciplinary coordination through frequent meetings;
Participate in Risk, opportunity and lessons learnt workshops.

Competency requirements:

Knowledge and experience in international PMC contracts for projects with similar scope and complexity in general and with regards to PMC role in the Project in particular.
Hands-on tendering and contract management experience;
Clear understanding of contract management needs throughout all phases of project development for mega projects including multitude of project stakeholders with different objectives and needs;
Good knowledge of computer-based systems including, Microsoft Office applications and planning tools (like Primavera or MS Project).

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, management or similar field from Western accredited University; Master's degree and/or professional accreditation from IACCM, FIDIC kind of contract management associations preferred.
Language skills: English is mandatory
Professional experience: BSc+ Over 15 years' experience or MSc+ Over 12 years' experience in comparable projects with similar contract and project services management role;
Other skills:

Experience in coordinating the input and contributions from various technical and project management disciplines into the contract management process;
Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal & written) and in particular clear and non-confrontational contractual language in verbal and written communication.
Proactive approach in anticipating and pre-empting contractual issues.
Systematic thinker and good organizational skills/ time management.
Team player within and across functions.
Sensitive to Client's requirements and Client-focused.
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