Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to administer operations and maintenance contracts for dams and related facilities. The role includes reviewing contract documents, monitoring contractor performance, assessing variations, claims and payment applications, and preparing reports and recommendations. The engineer will coordinate with technical and commercial teams, support tendering and negotiations, and maintain contract records and risk controls. Applicants need an engineering degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proven experience with dam projects; FIDIC knowledge and Saudi Council of Engineers registration are preferred.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
- Administer operations and maintenance contracts for dams and associated facilities.
- Review contract conditions, scopes of work, technical specifications, bills of quantities and tender documents.
- Monitor contractors’ compliance with contractual obligations, performance standards, schedules and deliverables.
- Review variation orders, change requests, claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
- Evaluate contractors’ payment applications and verify supporting documentation.
- Prepare contractual assessments, recommendations and management reports.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, planning, cost control, procurement and legal teams.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Monitor contract milestones, notices, guarantees, insurance, penalties and close-out requirements.
- Support the preparation, tendering and award of new dam operations and maintenance contracts.
- Participate in contractor meetings, commercial negotiations and dispute-resolution activities.
- Maintain complete and accurate contract records, correspondence, registers and audit trails.
- Prepare monthly reports covering contractor performance, variations, claims, risks and recommended actions.
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable Saudi regulations, client procedures and project governance requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in contracts administration, contract management or commercial management.
- Proven experience working on dam projects, particularly dam operations, maintenance, rehabilitation or improvement works.
- Practical knowledge of engineering and construction contracts, preferably including FIDIC conditions of contract.
- Experience reviewing variations, claims, payment applications and extensions of time.
- Familiarity with the technical and commercial requirements of dam and water-infrastructure assets.
- Strong contractual reporting, documentation and correspondence skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
- Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers is preferred where applicable.