Contract Management Specialist

Role Overview

Contract Management Specialist at HILL International.

Role Purpose

Manage the complete contract lifecycle from initiation through closeout, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, favorable terms for the company, and effective risk mitigation across all contract-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review and Compliance

• Review and evaluate contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in contract management.
• Inform yourself of relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within HILL International, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed.

Negotiation and Terms Management

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring favorable terms for the company while minimizing risk.
• Demonstrate expertise in contract law, contract drafting, and negotiation of change orders.

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and other stakeholders in contract-related matters.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as necessary to resolve complex contract issues.

Lifecycle and Documentation 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.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files and documentation.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate contract risks, and propose solutions to resolve any issues that may arise.

Additional Duties

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & Competencies

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