Contract Administrator (Engineering) - Ras Al Khair

Requisition ID: 282774 

• Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Ras Al Khair 

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Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) has worked as the management services contractor directly with our client, the Royal Commission for over 40 years. We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers working in an integrated customer organization. We are responsible for planning and managing the design production by the AE workforce of over 1000 through more than 20 Technical Service Contracts that we administer. We also provide engineering support through the construction phase.

Generally, we manage over 100 projects at any point in time, ranging from: new residential communities, iconic buildings/ bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, a new 30,000 student university, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port & pipeline expansions, and more.

Administers large moderately complex contracts. Maintains a continuing review of the progress of each contract and provides management with information regarding any financial, legal or technical difficulties. Prepares change order and amendments, negotiates with contractors and customers to obtain settlement. #LI-AR2

• Implement the Division Responsibilities Matrix which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various contract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Contract Administration.
• Administers assigned contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial, schedule or technical difficulties.
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.
• Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
• Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
• Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Prepares periodic status reports for management.

• University degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in the post award administration of contracts.
• Experienced in lump sum, unit price and cost plus type contracts.
• Experienced in construction, design, services and O&M forms of contracts.
• Familiarity and understanding of KSA government procurement law.
• Working knowledge using Etimad platform is an advantage.
• Understanding of law, negotiations, or cost engineering.
• Contract formation and/or claims experience.
• Ability to draft and/or revise contract T&Cs.
• Previous experience on integrated project(s) with a client.

• Developed business writing skills, with strong command of the English and Arabic languages.
• Organized in documenting and record keeping.
• Adaptability to differing cultures and environments.
• Developed presentation skills.
• Flexibility in adjusting to workload and priorities.
• Well organized and good at documenting trends, process changes, procedures.
•  Ability to represent department in cross-functional meetings.

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