Contract Administrator

Job description / Role

This is a site-based position at Trojena Project in Neom.

Prepare, negotiate and review and maintain various company contracts, including purchases, rental, sales, business partnership and projects contracts to avoid potential risks to the company.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Review contracts and mitigate the risks involved in the projects prior sign-off
• Negotiate to avoid or at least minimize Keller’s exposure to commercial and financial risks, in coordination with the Sales Manager or in direct negotiation with the customers’ commercial team.
• Having cross functioning role with the Procurement Manager for the key suppliers’ agreements, thereby amending terms to Keller’s favor and protecting its rights.
• Coordinate the monthly application procedures and ensure submitted as per Project parameters.
• Liaise with subcontractors in terms of payments, variations and any other commercial activities on-site.
• Directly correspond and follow-up with Finance department for all projects regarding Advance/Performance Bond requirements and communicating in advance for procuring these bonds for a timely cashflow.
• Timely invoicing and coordination with customers’ commercial team/QS ensuring timely cashflow.
• Prepare weekly report templates for all projects in the Branch.
• Monitoring weekly reports for all projects in coordination with the Operations and the Finance Managers.
• Prepare contractual correspondences ensuring that the company is covered with regard to the terms and conditions set out in the contracts.
• Address variations and claims.
• Perform re-measures and consolidate into BOQ lumpsum costs (if required).
• Follow–up for payments, claim retentions and acquire Acceptance certificates.

Requirements

Qualification and Experience Requirements

Qualification:
• Bachelor's in quantity surveying (further contract management training would be preferred).

Experience:
• 6-8 years of experience in Commercial/Contracts management with at least 2 years working in the Middle East.
• Should be based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and readily available in-country.

Language:
• Good command of English language both written and spoken; knowledge in Arabic is an advantage

About the Company

Keller’s experience in the geotechnical engineering industry is now over 155 years. Currently Keller is the world’s largest independent Ground Engineering Contractor, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on Engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation. Our services are used across the construction spectrum in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. As subcontractor specialists in geotechnical engineering, we have established an international and local presence in the Middle East.

Our strong reputation for delivering innovative and cost-effective foundations and ground engineering solutions together within an environment where safety is the number one priority, has made use the reputable company we are today. Working at Keller also means having plenty of opportunity for development. As Keller´s business is very challenging, we need to rely on highly skilled professionals. Thus, we support our employees continuously in their personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of training, coaching and other workshops which cover various competencies, including: Technology, Customer relations, Business efficiency, Leadership, Working methods and Communication skills.