Contracts Administrator

About the Role

Join Parsons Corporation as a Contracts Administrator working full-time for a five-year engagement on the prestigious Riyadh Metro project. Located at the Head Office in Riyadh, this role requires occasional city travel to assess on-site progress. The ideal candidate is a senior professional with extensive expertise in construction contract negotiations and claims management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support project executives, leaders, and managers by monitoring and controlling contracted services to ensure effectiveness, compliance with regulations, and achievement of expected results.
• Coordinate all aspects of contract administration, including handling claims, disputes, contract interpretation, and conducting cost analyses.
• Develop and manage systems/procedures to monitor contracts internally and externally, resolving compliance issues promptly and efficiently.
• Advise on construction contract procurement strategies and various contract types and agreements.
• Drive continuous enhancements in commercial processes by refining contract formulation systems and procedures.
• Identify potential claims, verify contractual compliance, and negotiate settlements effectively.
• Prepare claims documentation to negotiate with contractors, calculating losses due to contract defaults and proposing remedies for breach of obligations.
• Supervise the financial budget ensuring contracts are cost-effective and provide good value for money.
• Oversee financial contract management tasks including reviewing and approving payment certificates and invoicing between subcontractors and clients.
• Co-manage a skilled team specializing in contract administration.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Construction, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in heavy civil projects.
• Proven senior experience managing contract administration or claims/quantity surveying teams handling major contractual disputes.
• Background in contractor management, engineering consultancy, or claims consultancy with expertise in contracts, procurement, dispute resolution, and expert witness testimony.
• Comprehensive involvement throughout project life cycles including contractual frameworks, cost estimation, site and cost management, contract administration, and dispute handling.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts or equivalent standards.
• Experience cultivating strong, high-level professional relationships.
• Excellent command of English with strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capability to critically evaluate situations and confidently guide team members.
• Proficiency with contract administration-related PC software.
• Experience in rail or rail-related projects.
• Professional accreditations such as MRICS, FRICS, MInstCES, ACIArb, or LLM.

Diversity and Inclusion

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