Contracts Engineer

Role Overview

Contracts Engineer at Archirodon Group N.V, based on a project in Kuwait.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor with over fifty years of experience executing complex projects worldwide. The company is recognized for superior standards of performance and operates as a leading EPC Group with a human-centric, proud and productive culture focused on people development.

Role Purpose

To monitor and ensure compliance with construction and related contracts, manage all contractual correspondence and legal documentation, identify contractual and law-related matters, and advise Project Management throughout project execution to protect the company's interests and fulfill obligations to clients and third parties.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Compliance & Oversight

• Monitor, supervise, and ensure compliance with construction and other related contracts of the project.
• Ensure compliance to contractual obligations towards the Client during project execution and report to Management.
• Advise Project Management on contract matters.

Documentation & Correspondence

• Prepare and handle all contractual correspondence and legal documents related to project execution and the construction contract.
• Maintain project contractual records and files including correspondence, submitted and received claims.
• Prepare or comment on minutes of Progress Meetings with the Client and JV/Consortium Partners.

Legal & Compliance Matters

• Monitor and identify all contractual and law-related matters occurring at project level and refer to Project Management.
• Prepare specific contracts and other legal documents with Third Parties based on standard templates.
• Analyze and manage business conflicts between the company and the Client or any Third Party, submitting proposals to Project Management.

Supplier & Subcontractor Management

• Review proposals from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare routine responses for proposals, bids, and contract modifications from a contractual point of view.

Dispute Resolution & Escalation

• In coordination with the Project Controls Manager, collect and advance to regional level all critical input related to specific litigation or arbitration (initiated or threatened) or extrajudicial settlements.
• Liaise and coordinate for the handling of dispute matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Law (including LLM, ACIARB, MSC, or equivalent).
• Five to ten years of experience in a similar position with an EPC Contractor, preferably on large infrastructure projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal command of the English language.
• Arabic language beneficial.
• Skilled communicator with outgoing interpersonal style.
• Strong contractual analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader.
• Professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage complex contractual clarifications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Passion for the field of expertise and determination to succeed.

Additional Information

• Expat package provided.
• Background check may be conducted depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level.
• Applicants will be contacted only if shortlisted for an interview.
• Applications treated with strict confidentiality under all applicable data privacy regulations.