Senior Contract Administrator, Ras A-Khair

Requisition ID: 281846

• Relocation Authorized: International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ras Al Khair

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Project Overview:

Jubail is one of Bechtels most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It the biggest civil engineering project in modern times—and its getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owners representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local AE firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras-Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2021, Bechtels contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/ bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port & pipeline expansions, and more.

Job Summary:

Work Location: Ras-Al-Khair. The work location for this position is at Ras-Al-Khair which is located about 100 KMS north of Jubail Industrial City. You will be required to commute Jubail - Ras-Al-Khair - Jubail daily using the available transportation facility /shuttle bus service. The accommodation will be provided at Jubail Industrial City. Free breakfast and lunch are currently provided for Ras-Al-Khair assignees during workdays.

Administers large complex contracts. Maintains a continuing review of the progress of each contract and provides management with information regarding any financial, legal or technical difficulties. Prepares change order and amendments, negotiates with contractors and customers to obtain settlement.

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Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Projects agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract management and other major matters
• Manages complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement
• Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity

Subcontract Formation

• Leads preparation of bid request packages, addenda, and other bid cycle correspondence to ensure proper format, content and project requirements are met
• Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority
• Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher approval authority
• Executes commitments within delegated signing authority
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project master contracts forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in the project contracts documents
• Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of contracts when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated supervisor

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 to 13 years relevant experience in the post award administration of contracts.
• Experienced in lump sum, unit price and cost plus type contracts.
• Experienced in construction, design, services and O&M forms of contracts.
• Understanding of law, negotiations, or cost engineering.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced degree in business, law or quantity surveying.
• Familiarity and understanding of KSA government procurement law.
• Contract formation and/or claims experience.
• Ability to draft and/or revise contract T&Cs.
• Current/prior Middle East and/or international experience.
• Previous experience on integrated project(s) with a client.
• Intermediate to expert knowledge of contracting regulations, policies and practices.
• Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting.
• Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of the project functional groups and company policies, procedures and work practices.
• Proficiency in administration of large, complex contracts, including assessing and resolving claims.
• Developed business writing skills, with strong command of the English language.
• Organized in documenting and record keeping.
• Adaptability to differing cultures and environments.
• Ability to represent department in cross-functional meetings.

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