Contracts / Claims Manager

Overview:
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are
uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration -
through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project
delivery in the built and natural environments. For over ‎57 years we've led
with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects,
iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the
Top ‎225 International Design Firms; in the Top ‎20 International PM/CM Firms;
and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #‎1 Firm
in the Middle East Region in their ‎2021 WAS ‎100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Contracts / Claims Manager to join
our award-winning team based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia . This position is
responsible for the contract and claims management tasks to ensure client
satisfaction and financial performance of a prestigious, luxury Hospitality
project.
Responsibilities:
We envisage success in this role to include;
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Delegating work, setting clear direction and managing work-flow.
* Managing the team to ensure the goals for the successful delivery of the projects on time and within the budget.
* Ensuring the terms of the contract are followed and manages supplemental agreements.
* Implementing cost controls and financial control procedures as outlined in the construction contracts.
* Assessing and reporting upon client's variations to the construction works and claims for changes from the contractors.
* Assessing, measuring, advising, and recommending on cost impact of design changes.
* Assisting in the reviews, assessments and reports upon contractor's claims including review of time extensions, delays, and penalties.
* Prepares Change/Variation Orders and reports upon cost impacts of such orders on the construction budget.
* Making commercial decisions that impact positively on both short and long term bottom line results.
* Building and leveraging strong relationships within the organisation and external partners for the benefit of the business.
* Analysing cost and value drivers in order to making sound business decisions.
* Monitoring performance against clear standards and improving governance in the organisation.
* Identifying and developing talent to move the business forward and drive engagement.
Qualifications:
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career
journey to date will include ‎20 years plus experience partnered with a
Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant Engineering
specialisation.

Chartered status with SEC or Professional Membership such as MRICS will be
viewed favourably.

We encourage GCC Nationals to apply for the role as well.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and
our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client
success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and
treat all expressions of interest confidentially.