Contract Manager - Rail

Job description / Role

An international construction firm has an urgent requirement for Contracts Manager who will be responsible for the supervision and performance of pre-post-contract management of a large rail project based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Main responsibilities:
- Manage the implementation processes, maintenance, audits and any improvement of the Contract Management System for the project
- Liaise with the project team and provide advice on contract management and policy compliance matters
- Ensure that all the contracts are managed in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and client requirements
- To provide expert knowledge and guidance on all contractual matters throughout the construction life cycle from execution and through to post contract stage
- Provide training if necessary and provide constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development
- Management of risk/claim assessments
- Provide strategic approach to claim resolution procedures

Requirements

- 15-20 years of experience, minimum of 5 years’ Middle East experience
- BSc in Quantity Surveying, Civil engineering or similar engineering discipline
- Proven rail project experience
- Chartered status is preferred
- Strong knowledge in FIDIC form of contracts
- Strong planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

About the Company

The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.

Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.

From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.

We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.

Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.