Senior Contracts Administrator

Propel Consult

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ref: LP127-2413

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• To coordinate the administration of the prime contract and subcontracts on different projects.
• To ensure that the award and administration of contracts on projects are carried out in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
• To monitor the performance of awarded subcontracts, checking and agreeing on the accuracy of monthly payment applications during the life of the subcontract and at the completion of the work.
• Review the accuracy and adequacy of the contract and its integral documents such as bonds, insurance, BOQs, and specifications.
• To formulate change orders to existing subcontracts for change in scope and/or pricing.
• Conduct gap analysis for scope deviations and scope creep.
• To assist in reviewing and settling any claims that may be raised by subcontractors.

Requirements

• Supervision level experience in the field of quantity survey and contract administration.
• Computer literate, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity survey functions for contracting industry operations.
• Technical and practical knowledge of all phases of contract development, award, administration and close-out relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
• Knowledgeable of current industry and technical developments.
• Formal qualifications/affiliations to RICS, IQS, MICES or MCIOB.
• Strong working knowledge of administering FIDIC or ICE and other similar contract formulation standards.
• Proven track record with recognized international standard companies, particularly in Middle East operations and projects, preferably in KSA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with excellent command of English.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic, especially in dealing with Arabic Contracts
• QS or Engineering degree

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction
  • Architecture & Engineering

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