Senior Contracts Manager

Relocation Authorized: International - Camp

Telework Type: N/A

Work Location: Trojena

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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.

With over 3,600 hotel, 2,200 homes, 9 iconic buildings and 100 world class indoor and outdoor experiences, Trojena will become the ultimate mountain destination. Bechtel will provide a full range of project management services to support the delivery of this iconic destination.

Job Summary:

Lead a team to manage all activities associated with formation, tendering, award and administration of assigned contract packages. 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Engage as part of the team with the Customer to develop and align strategy.
• Team management, guidance and development to effectively resolve change events, claims and disputes fairly including coordination with Legal as may be required.
• Team player that can direct and receive guidance and feedback and is able to perform the work as well as manage/lead the performance of the work.
• Reports to the Commercial Director and/or Construction Director or designee.
• Receives functional guidance from the responsible GBU manager and/or designee.
• Leads others on and performs contract formation activities, including:

Pre-Award

• Forming and issuing tender packages, tracking and closing queries, receiving and evaluating proposals, 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.

Post-Award

• 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 control of status reporting documents.
• The preparation and maintenance of reports, registers, presentations, and correspondence.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or other applicable field.
• 20 - 25 years of experience in Contracts or Commercial Management; depending on experience.
• 10 - 15 years of team leadership; depending on experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in Commercial or Contracts Management on mega-projects; preference given to experience on mega-infrastructure projects.
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for managing a workforce of many nationalities and backgrounds.
• Experience and completion of courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, contract administration and negotiation, planning and scheduling.
• Extensive skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups, Customers and Stakeholders.
• Must be proficient in English language, orally and written. Arabic is beneficial.

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