Senior Contracts & Claims Manager - Military Veterans

Req #: R139390

Location(s):

• SA - Riyadh

Job Description:

The Senior Contract Manager will have proven experience and achievement in the review, management and implementation / applying review of the contractual aspects of large complex multiple project packages construction projects and evidence of successful negotiations of substantial claims and variations. The main responsibilities include reviewing, recommending revisions to, applying and, approving all required contractual documentation. The Contracts Manager reviews contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with prescribed procurement requirements and conducts fee negotiations, and drafts and revises policies and operating guidelines as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• The Contract Manager will have proven experience and achievement in the management and review of the contractual

• aspects of large complex construction projects and evidence of successful negotiations of substantial claims and variations.

• The main responsibilities include reviewing, recommending revisions to, and, approving all required contractual

• documentation. The Contracts Manager reviews contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with prescribed

• procurement requirements and conducts fee negotiations, and drafts and revises policies and operating guidelines as necessary.

• Play a leading and pivotal role in supporting the project executives, leaders and project managers in monitoring and

• controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and

• deliver the desired outcomes.

• Coordinate all matters regarding contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis.

• Develop, implement and manage systems and procedures for the monitoring of external and internal contracts to

• ensure that contractual compliance issues are resolved both timely and effectively.

• Make knowledgeable recommendations regarding contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and

• agreements.

• Lead the continuous improvement of commercial processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems

• and procedures.

• Identify potential claims, check for compliance with applicable contractual terms and ensure effective negotiation and

• settlement of claims.

• Prepare claims to effectively negotiate with contractors, including the calculation of losses incurred through defaults on

• contractual obligations. Formulate suggestions to remedy the failure to meet contractual obligations.

• Oversee the financial budget to ensure the cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts.

• Responsible for all financial contract management activities including the review and the approval of payment

• certificates, invoicing from subcontractors and to the client.

• Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents such as; Request for Proposals (RFP) and

• other legal or contractual documents.

• Collaborate with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and communicate business information necessary for

Experience:

• A Bachelor degree in a subject related to Business, Law or Construction

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience (post qualification) on infrastructure project experience.

• Recent experience in a senior contracts administration role either managing a contracts administration/claims team or

• quantity surveying team handling major contractual disputes.

• Experience with a contractor at a management level or with an engineering consultant or claims consultancy providing

• consultancy advice on contracts, procurement and disputes as well as expert witness work.

• Proven track record in all stages of the project life cycle from contractual frameworks to cost estimation to site

• management and cost management through to contract administration and disputes.

• Ability to guide staff, critique and challenge objectively and with confidence.

• Experience developing successful relationships at a senior level

• Direct experience interfacing with executive management

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.