Contracts Advisor
Saeed Raddad Group
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Experience
12 - 14 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
SMP Opportunity with Saudi Aramco
Job Title: Contracts Advisor
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs all functions common to the Work Director level as established by management.
- Provides complex technical advice and support to contract proponents from the conception of contract service requirements through the execution of a contract to the termination of the contract or service requirements.
- Directs and participates in the development of engineering and financial studies that establish feasibilities for contract services and evaluation for alternatives that may be technical, financial and/or procedural/administrative.
- Coordinates and/or participates in the development of a professional level of analyses of Company risk or exposure.
- Coordinates and/or participates in the development of a professional level of analysis and technical qualification of bidders.
- Coordinates and/or participates in the development of scopes of work for various contract services.
- Develops professional-level presentations to Executive Management, and makes presentations or participates in the presentations to Services Review Committee.
- Participates as the contract proponent representative or delegates participation on the Bid Review Team charged with development of a realistic Company position on contract terms and the negotiation of these terms.
- Participates as the contract proponent representative in a professional analysis of bid response and negotiation offers and preparation of counter offers.
- Negotiates with contractors as part of a negotiating team comprised of Contracting and contract proponent representatives. Coordinates or participates in the preparation of responses to contractor claims and represents the proponent on Claim Review Panels.
- Coordinates or participates in the verification of contractor costs and the preparation of cost escalation or de-escalation amendments.
- Provides proponent representation in the administration of contracts and works with Finance, Law and Contracting in the development of financial and legal advice on intent of wording, scopes of service or other clauses that may impact quality of service, cost of services and cost benefit relationships.
- Recommends changes in contracting procedure or contract format for presentation to the Contracting Department; recommends to Finance and senior management controls to prevent abuses, conflicts or excessive Company risk/exposure.
- Performs miscellaneous related duties as requested.
Desired Candidate Profile
Educational Requirement: Bachelor s degree in Business/ Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, MIS, or a related field.
Experience Level: 12 years' experience in the petroleum or related industry with experience in operational area. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible work or contact with auditing, accounting, and contracting techniques and procedures is desirable.
Certification Requirement:
- Certified in Contract Management (e.g., Certified Commercial Contracts Manager CCCM, or Certified Professional Contracts Manager CPCM) is preferred
- Professional certification in Procurement or Project Management (e.g., PMP Project Management Professional) is advantageous.
- Completion of legal or business training programs related to contract law, commercial negotiations, or risk assessment is considered an added advantage.
Technical Requirements:
- In-depth understanding of contract lifecycle management, from initiation and scope definition to execution and close-out.
- Familiarity with different contract types, including lump-sum, unit-price, and time-and-materials agreements.
- Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and internal procurement procedures.
- Ability to prepare, review, and coordinate contract documentation through internal approval and execution workflows.
- Experience in contract administration, including performance monitoring, compliance tracking, and change control management.
- Proficiency in generating detailed reports, charts, summaries, and presentations to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
Skills Requirement:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess proposals, pricing structures, and contractual risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting contracts, amendments, and related correspondence.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing and maintaining contract documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Contracting, Finance, Project Management, and Legal.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using business systems and software relevant to contract administration and reporting (e.g., ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite).
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Contract Management
- Estimation
- Tendering
- Quantity Surveying
Keywords
- Contracts Advisor
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