Contracts Manager

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 have 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 Manager to join our award-winning team based in KSA.

This position is responsible for managing the claims processes and ensuring that best practices are followed with respect to claims. Along with this, the ideal candidate is expected to be able to offer high calibre advice to the client with regards to handling of said claims.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

- Maintaining a wide range of Consultant Agreements and Construction Contracts.
- Handling complex projects from design through construction documents and implementation, including alternative forms of procurement.
- Reviewing, negotiating and drawing up settlements of client's variations and contractor's claims for changes.
- Assisting in the reviews, assessments and reports upon contractor's claims including review of time extensions, delays and penalties.
- Maintaining a positive client relationship and professional firm image.
- Understanding, Identifying and assessing project and contract risks.
- Preparing and Managing project contracts.
- Organizing, leading and motivating people.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 20 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering or Construction Law, LLB or similar is preferred.

Strong experience in Claims is needed for this role.

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.