Senior Contracts Manager

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Project Overview:

TROJENA (The Mountains of NEOM) will be an iconic, world-class destination, blending natural and developed landscapes and will offer unique experiences for residents and visitors alike. Located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia in the region of Tabuk just 50km from the coast, TROJENA will be a destination like no other on earth. Based upon the principles of eco-tourism facilities will include a folded vertical village, a lake with water sports and event facilities, high altitude ski village, observatory, world leading health and wellbeing facilities and a nature reserve which will be home to unique wildlife, heritage sites and exploration opportunities. With over 3,600 hotel rooms, 2,200 homes, 9 iconic buildings and 100 world class indoor and outdoor experiences TROJENA will become the ultimate mountain destination.

Bechtel provides a full range of project management services to support the delivery of this iconic destination. We encourage you to watch this video which gives a glimpse at what we (you) are about to build! https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/trojena.

Bechtel Saudi Arabia (SABCO) offers competitive salaries, project assignment incentives, free accommodations, as well as regular rotational leaves. Bechtel employees pride themselves on challenging work, accomplishments, rewards all of which are guided by the company values and commitment to keeping us safe. Our project teams thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we are hiring qualified professionals to help execute this exciting project.

Job Summary:

Lead a team to manage of all activities associated with formation, tendering, award and administration of assigned contract packages and perform the same. Activities include delivery of critical items required from initial project set-up, through to developing a team, establishing coordinated procedures and controls, to management of team(s) with accountability for work product to project milestones, quality and safety standards. Significant proactive engagement required with the project management team, other departments, customers and stakeholders to enable successful alignment on systems, processes, procedures and the critical activities for project success. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Major Responsibilities:

Pre-Award:

• Forming and issuing tender packages, tracking and closing queries, receiving and evaluating proposals, conforming of contracts, and providing input to the recommendations for award.
• Meetings/workshops such as bid clarification and pre-award meetings for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the client and contractor on all contractual matters
• Prepares and manages the preparation of contract documents for execution with Customer’s Legal Advisors
• Preparing, maintaining and managing reports, registers, presentations and correspondence
• Other pre-award duties as assigned

Post-Award:

• Leads others on and performs contracts administration activities, including: preparation, maintaining, and implementation of applicable procedures
• Review of Contract terms and conditions to identify and monitor areas of risk, ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work
• Development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Resolution of Contract claims as they develop, including engagement of legal department where necessary
• Obtaining and/or managing the receipt of all contract deliverables for handover and close-out of contracts
• The preparation and maintenance of reports, registers, presentations, and correspondence

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 20 years of experience in Contracts or Commercial Management
• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or other applicable field.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for managing a workforce of many nationalities and backgrounds
• Extensive skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups, Customers and Stakeholders
• Experience and completion of courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, contract administration and negotiation, planning and scheduling
• Must be proficient in English language, orally and written

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Commercial or Contracts Management on mega-projects; preference given to experience on mega-infrastructure projects
• 10 years of team leadership
• Experience Middle East / Saudi Arabia
• Experience managing large teams
• Arabic is beneficial

Total Rewards/Benefits

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