JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.
We invite you to join us.
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Contracts / Claims Manager to join our award-winning team based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia . This position is responsible for the contract and claims management tasks to ensure client satisfaction and financial performance of a prestigious, luxury Hospitality project.
Responsibilities
We envisage success in this role to include;
- Delegating work, setting clear direction and managing work-flow.
- Managing the team to ensure the goals for the successful delivery of the projects on time and within the budget.
- Ensuring the terms of the contract are followed and manages supplemental agreements.
- Implementing cost controls and financial control procedures as outlined in the construction contracts.
- Assessing and reporting upon client's variations to the construction works and claims for changes from the contractors.
- Assessing, measuring, advising, and recommending on cost impact of design changes.
- Assisting in the reviews, assessments and reports upon contractor's claims including review of time extensions, delays, and penalties.
- Prepares Change/Variation Orders and reports upon cost impacts of such orders on the construction budget.
- Making commercial decisions that impact positively on both short and long term bottom line results.
- Building and leveraging strong relationships within the organisation and external partners for the benefit of the business.
- Analysing cost and value drivers in order to making sound business decisions.
- Monitoring performance against clear standards and improving governance in the organisation.
- Identifying and developing talent to move the business forward and drive engagement.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 20 years plus experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant Engineering specialisation.
Chartered status with SEC or Professional Membership such as MRICS will be viewed favourably.
We encourage GCC Nationals to apply for the role as well.
KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.
We invite you to join us.
