Contract Management Specialist

Role Overview

Contract Management Specialist at HILL International. The role involves reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while protecting the company's interests and minimizing risk.

Role Purpose

Support the full contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout by ensuring legal compliance, managing performance, mitigating risks, and providing guidance to internal teams and stakeholders on contract-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Compliance

• Review and evaluate contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure continued compliance with Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International.

Contract Negotiation & Terms

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring favorable terms for the company while minimizing risk.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as necessary to resolve complex contract issues.

Documentation & Administration

• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures.

Lifecycle Management

• Support managing the contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, including contract modifications and extensions.
• Monitor and track contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, and payments.

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and mitigate contract risks, and propose solutions to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and other stakeholders in contract-related matters.

Professional Development

• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in contract management.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts management.
• Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of prime contracts management administration as well as sub-contract formation and administration, execution office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.