Contracts Administrator

Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Administrator for
one our projects in KSA! The Contracts Administrator will play an active full-
time role over five years on the Riyadh Metro project. The role is based in
the Head Office in Riyadh but some travel will be required within Riyadh to
scrutinize actual progress on site. This major rail project requires a senior
level professional with a successful track record of construction contract
negotiations and claim management.
Under the direction of the Package Manager (and working alongside the other
Contract Administrators), the main duties will include: managing and
overseeing; reviewing and recommending revisions to, and approving all
required contractual documentation; review contractual terms and conditions
for compliance with prescribed procurement requirements; conducting fee
negotiations and drafting and revising policies and operating guidelines as
necessary.

Key Responsibilities
* 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
* Coordinating on all matters concerning contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis
* Developing, implementing and managing systems and procedures for the monitoring of external and internal contracts to ensure that contractual compliance issues are resolved timely & effectively
* Recommending on construction contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements
* Driving continuous improvement of commercial processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems and procedures
* Identifying potential claims, checking for compliance with applicable contractual terms and ensuring effective negotiation and settlement of claims
* Preparing claims to negotiate with contractors, including the calculation of losses incurred through defaults on contractual obligations. Formulating suggestions to remedy failure to meet contractual obligations
* Financial budget supervision and ensuring the cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts are other key tasks
* Taking responsibility for all financial contract management activities including the reviewing and the approving of payment certificates, invoicing from subcontractors and to the client
* Co-managing a team of experienced Contract Administration staff
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a subject related to Business, Law or Construction
* Minimum ‎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)
* Experience of developing successful relationships at a senior level
* 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 and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration
* Rail or rail related project experience is preferable
* Professional qualifications such MRICS/FRICS/MInstCES/ACIArb
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Confidential
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