Contracts & Commercial Manager – RiyadhCLIENTLinum Consult’s client is currently seeking a Contracts & Commercial Manager from a PMC or main contractor 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
•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 project management consultancies or main contractors 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
