Contract Administration Staff

Job description / Role

Role Summary

The Riyadh Metro project is seeking experienced Contract Administration professionals to join a team responsible for supporting the project team in providing contractual advice as well as assisting in contract negotiations and contract activities.

This major rail project requires an experienced professional with a successful track record in the review construction contract, negotiations and claim management.

Under the direction of the Contract Administrator duties will include: reviewing and recommending revisions to, all required contractual documentation, analysis of sub-contractor contractual agreements for compliance with prescribed procurement requirements, drafting of Letters of Agreements (LOAs), post-contract measurement and commercial issues claims assessments.

The chosen candidate will have proven experience and achievement in the management and review of the contractual aspects of construction projects. You will also have evidence of successful negotiations of substantial claims and variations.

Key Responsibilities


Monitoring and administering the business provisions of assigned contracts to ensure that contract requirements are met

Researching & preparing correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters

Dealing with change orders and following through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented

Preparing letters to client and contractors requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract

Assisting the Engineering and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of Variations

Monitoring project expenditures versus contract cost limitations. Preparing letters to client notifying them of contract cost limitations and requirements for additional funds

Reviewing payment application and interim payment certificate

Furnishing business and financial information requested by the client, as delegated by the Project Manager

Identifying contractual problems and taking appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Following up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client

Reviewing construction cost estimating in coordination with the technical staff for compliance with the project requirements and appropriate design criteria

Requirements

Skill Set

The successful candidate will meet ALL the essential criteria below:

Essential

Over 10 years relevant work experience with degree

Competent contractual letter writer (contract and technical)

Able to communicate and integrate in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and multinational environment

Heavy construction project experience

Strong communication skills including fluency in English (spoken and written)

Excellent interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration

Desirable

Rail or rail related project experience

Middle East experience preferred

Arabic language skills

About the Company

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Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.