Job description
Role Overview
Contract Specialist (Airport Experience) with Egis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Company Overview
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services, operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees. Egis has 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East and has delivered over 700 complex development projects. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.
Role Purpose
Manage, draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements in an airport environment. Support the full contract lifecycle from requisition through closure while maintaining comprehensive documentation and monitoring party performance.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and analyze contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and ensure proper filing and organization of all contract records.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure all parties meet their contractual obligations.
- Prepare contract summaries and reports for management review.
- Maintain proficiency with contract management systems and tools.
Risk & Compliance
- Identify and assess potential risks within contracts and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all contracts comply with Saudi Arabia regulations and airport-specific requirements.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, and legal teams, to facilitate contract execution.
- Respond to contract-related inquiries and provide guidance to internal departments.
- Support the procurement process from requisition through contract closure.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Contract Specialist or in a similar contract management role, preferably in airport operations or aviation industry.
- Aviation experience is preferred.
- Proven expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.
- Solid understanding of contract law fundamentals and compliance requirements.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all documentation.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabia regulatory environment and international contract practices (preferred).
- Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems (preferred).