Contracts & Commercial Manager, Riyadh

Linum Consult’s client is a major construction company. They are currently seeking a Contracts & Commercial Manager from a main contractor or PMC background to join them in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

Preparing, assisting in negotiating and administering the various supply / construction contracts

Reviewing all contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice

Interacting with the clients, contractors, vendors and consultants in respect to all contractual matters

Reviewing tender documents and draft contract documents prepared by others to verify lack of ambiguity and conflicts as well as compliance with the client’s contract forms and related procedures

Investigating potential contractual problems and recommending corrective action

Preparing key contractual correspondence and maintaining records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters

Facilitating the preparation of contract changes and overseeing the preparation of the relevant variation orders by the cost consultant

Reviewing any claims against the client in accordance with the provisions of the relevant contracts and taking the lead in preparing the necessary responses along with any counterclaims

Ensuring that all warranties, bonds, insurances, securities, etc. are in place and are fully compliant with the relevant contractual provisions

Drafting contract amendments for consultants and contractors as necessary for client approval

Assisting in the preparation of monthly progress reports

Managing a team of contract administrators

Profile

University degree in an engineering field or quantity surveying is essential

Around 15-20 years’ experience in Contract Administration and Quantity Surveying

Must have extensive experience of working for main contractors or project management consultancies within the construction sector

Strong technical knowledge of FIDIC contracts

Middle East experience would be an added benefit

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential

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