Job Description

The Contracts Engineer is responsible for managing the Contract Administration process efficiently and effectively, ensuring quality, clarity and consistency of contractual set-up, and supervision of all procurement activities within the program. The main responsibilities include reviewing, recommending revisions to and approving all required contractual documentation. The Contracts Engineer 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. The Contract engineer will have experience and achievement in the management and review of the contractual aspects of engineering and construction projects (with preferred experience on aviation projects) and evidence of successful negotiations of substantial claims and variations.

Duties And Responsibilities

All aspects of contractual management to ensure all contractual provisions related to the assigned project(s) are followed, monitored and closed out. The Contract Administrator will work with the design team, contractors, engineering, procurement and legal counterparties to oversee the work progress and compliance with all contractual commitments.

• Researching and preparing contractual correspondence and maintaining records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters.
• Full range of post contract administration duties including monthly valuations for interim payments and associated data input to Prism/ERP software packages, dealing with variations and following through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented.
• Claims and Counter Claims Management; provide advisory assistance on all aspects of contractual claims. Responsible for the management and identification of claims as they evolve, managing timely resolution under the change provisions where possible, obtaining legal expertise as appropriate.
• Management of final accounts including preparation, submission and agreement with client/Consultant and respective subcontractors.
• Preparation and issuance of Pre-Qualification documentation, Requests for Proposal documentation and Contract Documents for Design Agreements and Construction Agreements; negotiation and clarification of terms to prospective bidders, issuance of change bulletins during the tendering process, incorporation of amendments into final contract documentation, finalization of award and letting of contracts.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a subject related to Engineering, Business, Law or Construction
• Professional affiliation/ registration to relevant, internationally recognized authority
• 5-10 years’ experience related to large value procurement
• KSA experience preferred
• Expert knowledge and skills relating to contract management and procurement
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Ability to manage diversified activities with multiple and competing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of the aviation design and construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction contract language and provisions, strong negotiation skills, capacity to work autonomously.

Skills Required

• Aviation
• Negotiations