Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

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 Chief Contracts Manager 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

- Over 10 years relevant work experience with engineering 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

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

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