Contract Administrator - Saudi National

• Perform the day-to-day Contract Administration activities for the Infrastructure Assets delivery programme and monitor its performance against Key Performance Indicators, in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
• Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
• Ensure the proper and timely administration of contracts awarded by the client in relation to the Infrastructure Assets delivery programme.
• Verify that the Works / Services / Supplies are executed in accordance with the contract.
• Manage the contractual correspondence to ensure it is handled in accordance with the highest standards to address notices / disputes / claims from the Consultants / Contractors / Suppliers in a timely manner, minimizing risks / costs for the client and preserving the client’s / Parsons’ reputation.
• Evaluate the consultants’ / contractors’ / suppliers’ payment applications and manage the payment certification process, on time and in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Identify and report non-compliances, disputes and claims and ensure all changes to contracts are formalized via Variations while preserving the client’s interests and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.
• Report the performance of Consultants / Contractors / Suppliers to the client on a regular basis.

• Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure Assets (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, familiar with PIF Development Companies’ operating models, having worked on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side on multi-billion dollars program's.
• Prior experience on Airport / Infrastructure projects highly desired (but not mandatory).

• Ability to independently perform day-to-day contract administration activities.
• Expertise in the Contract Administration function and industry practices and regulations.
• Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to mediate in conflictual situations.
• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.

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