Senior Contract Administrator, Ras Al-khair

**Requisition ID**:290057**

- **Relocation Authorized**:International - Single**
- **Telework Type**:Full-Time Office/Project**
- **Work Location: Ras Al Khair**
- **Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects**:

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- **Project Overview**:

- Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logístical planning on an unprecedented scale. It the biggest civil engineering project in modern times—and it's 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 “owner’s 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, Bechtel’s 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 position is based in Ras Al-Khair, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City. Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, using either the available transportation facility or the shuttle bus service. Accommodation for this role is provided in Jubail Industrial City. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for Ras Al-Khair assignees on workdays.**
- **This position is designated as Single Status only.**- 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.
- **Major Responsibilities**:

- Implements the Division Responsibilities Matrix which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various contract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Contract Administration.
- Administers assigned contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial, schedule or technical difficulties.
- Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.
- Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
- Represents Bechtel/client in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
- Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.
- Prepares periodic status reports for management.

** Education and Experience Requirements**:

- University degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
- 8 to 10 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.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills required.
- Organized in documenting and record keeping.
- Adaptability to differing cultures and environments.
- Ability to represent department in cross-functional meetings.

** Required Knowledge and Skills**:

- Advanced degree in business, law or quantity surveying.
- Familiarity and understanding of KSA government procurement law