SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, RAS-AL-KHAIR JOB DETAILS | BECHTEL

Requisition ID.
Relocation Authorized.
None   Telework Type.
Full-Time Office/Project   Work Location.
Ras Al Khair   Company Overview.
Since , we have helped customers complete more than 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.
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They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
Position Summary Jubail is one of Bechtel’s 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 it's getting bigger.
Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-s.
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 , 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.
Work Location.
Ras-Al-Khair.
The work location for this position is at Ras-Al-Khair.
Major Responsibilities.
SUMMARY Administers large moderately 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.
EFFECTIVE JOB DUTIES 1.
Implement 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.
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Administers assigned contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial, schedule or technical difficulties.
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Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.
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Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
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Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
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Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.
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Prepares periodic status reports for management.
JOB KNOWLEDGE 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 informing 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.
Qualifications and Skills.
Essential Technical.
University degree / diploma in Business, Engineering or related field.
Minimum 6 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.
Familiarity and understanding of KSA government procurement law.
Essential Behavioral.
Developed business writing skills, with strong command of the English and Arabic languages.
Organized in documenting and record keeping.
Adaptability to differing cultures and environments.
Additional Qualifications.
Preferred Technical.
Understanding of law, negotiations, or cost engineering.
Contract formation and/or claims experience.
Ability to draft and/or revise contract T&Cs.
Previous experience on integrated project(s) with a client.
Preferred Behavioral.
Developed presentation skills.
Flexibility in adjusting to workload and priorities.
Well organized and good at documenting trends, process changes, procedures.
Ability to represent department in cross-functional meetings.
Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies.
Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth.
Since , we’ve completed more than extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents.
We operate through five global businesses.
Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology.
Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity.
These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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