Contracts Administrator
On-siteSa, Koulikoro Region, Republic of Mali
Job Summary
Manage and oversee contractual matters for the Riyadh Metro project, including reviewing, recommending revisions to, and approving all required contractual documentation. Conduct fee negotiations, draft and update policies, and coordinate on claims, disputes, contract interpretation, and cost analysis. Identify potential claims, check compliance with applicable terms, and prepare claims to negotiate with contractors regarding losses incurred through defaults. Review and approve payment certificates, invoice subcontractors and the client, and co-manage a team of experienced Contract Administration staff. Ensure services meet statutory requirements and deliver desired outcomes while driving continuous improvement of commercial processes.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a subject related to Business, Law or Construction
- At least 15 years experience relevant post qualification experience on heavy civils project experience
- Recent experience in a senior Contracts Administration role either managing a contracts administration/ claims team or quantity surveying team dealing with major contractual disputes
- Experience either with a contractor at a management level or with a engineering consultant or claims consultancy providing consultancy advice on contracts, procurement and disputes as well as expert witness work
- Demonstrable track record in all stages of the project life cycle from contractual frameworks to cost estimation to site management, cost management through to contract administration and disputes
- FIDIC contract knowledge (or equivalent)
- Strong written and oral English communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to critique and challenge objectively and with confidence and guide staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration
- Rail or rail related project experience
- Professional qualifications such as MRICS/FRICS/MInstCES/ACIArb/LLM
- Must be available for full-time employment over a five-year period
- Must be based at the Head Office in Riyadh
- Must be able to travel within the city to review actual progress on site
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