Contract Engineer

Note:

• Infrastructure project (Based in Jeddah)
• Start date: ASAP - 1 month
• Need to be already based in Saudi Arabia
• Any nationality

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and negotiate contractual agreements, including terms and conditions, scope of work, pricing structures, and risk assessment, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, addressing any contractual issues, discrepancies, or modifications to ensure mutually beneficial and satisfactory agreements.
• Monitor and enforce contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and addressing any contractual risks or breaches in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project management teams to provide contractual guidance and support, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met and upheld.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all contract-related correspondence, amendments, and change orders, and ensure that all contractual records are properly archived and accessible for reference.
• Conduct risk assessments and analysis of potential contractual disputes or claims, and provide recommendations for resolution or mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of contract management processes, procedures, and best practices, and provide training and guidance to junior contract staff as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, analyses, and evaluations related to contract performance, and provide recommendations for process improvements and contract optimization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Preferable in Civil Engineering – secondly Business Administration, Contract Management, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Proven work experience of at least 10 years in contract management, with a strong focus on contract administration and negotiations
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, legal terms, and commercial agreements, with the ability to interpret and draft complex contractual documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate contractual risks and disputes effectively.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools for document management and contract tracking.
• An experience as a contract engineer or a contract specialist in the pre- and post-awarding stages of contracts.

Note: This is for one of our clients, not avua directly