Contract/Commercial Engineer

Job description / Role

Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the full lifecycle of project contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and closing.
2. Assist with contract-related issues concerning project progress, changes, and claims to maximize contract entitlements.
3. Participate in project budgeting and cost control, with regular updates on cost analysis reports.
4. Assist the Risk Manager in identifying risks in project operation.
5. Coordinate contract-related communications with employers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
6. Ensure compliance and accuracy of documentation in contract management and establish a standardized filing system.
7. Support the project team in completing other contract/commercial-related tasks.

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Law, or related fields.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or contract management in the construction industry.
3. Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions, with strong negotiation and risk control skills.
4. Fluent in English, with proficiency in Chinese being a strong advantage.
5. Strong teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills.
6. Certifications such as PMP or MRICS are preferred.

Salary:
SAR 8,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Founded in 1980, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), one of the Global Fortune 500 companies. CHEC has been developing and operating the oversea business on behalf of CCCC. Currently, CHEC has more than 80 oversea branch offices or subsidiaries serving clients in over 90 countries around the world. Today, our 10 billion USD worth of projects globally.

Since entering Saudi market in 2007, CHEC has undertaken more than 30 ports and large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, such as “Red Sea Gateway Terminal Civil Works”, “The Ras AL Khair Port Facilities Project with Ma’aden”, “Construction and Site Development for the Waterfront Phase Ⅲ”, “Jec Port Dredging And Reclamation”,”King Fahad Causeway Island Project A” and so on. The total contract value of these projects has been more than 5 billion US dollars. CHEC has made a positive contribution to economic development of Saudi Arabia, shapes an excellent enterprise brand, and further enhance CHEC’s favorable Chinese corporation visualize in Saudi Arabia.

Based on the enterprise principle, CHEC impresses the locals with its responsible image. CHEC acted as an important role in the MAHARAT training program and create more than 10000 local jobs. CHEC will remain committed to carrying forward the public work, and making contributions to local community as a responsible corporate citizen.

Since the inception, CHEC has committed to the core values of keen responsibility, quality return, and win-win cooperation. Motivated by the morale of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation and dedication, CHEC has delivered a series of landmark projects with international reputations. CHEC actively fulfills its enterprise responsibility with due diligence, helping develop the economy and communities around the countries and regions, sharing common interest and goals, and conducting the sustainable growth together with our partners.