Contract Management Specialist

Role Overview

Contract Management Specialist at HILL International.

Role Purpose

Manage the complete contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, negotiating favorable terms, mitigating risks, and supporting project teams through effective contract administration and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Risk Management

• Review and evaluate contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks, and propose solutions to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Inform yourself of the 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 by HILL.

Contract Negotiation & Development

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring favorable terms for the company while minimizing risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as necessary to resolve complex contract issues.

Contract Administration & Monitoring

• 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.

Stakeholder Support

• 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.

General

• 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 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.
• Knowledge of execution office and field procedures and documents relating to multi-discipline construction projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.