Contract Management Specialist

The role involves reviewing and evaluating contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while negotiating terms that protect the company’s interests and minimize risk. It includes collaborating with internal teams to develop contract templates and procedures, as well as providing guidance to project managers and stakeholders on contract-related matters. The position requires monitoring contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, and payments, and identifying risks with appropriate solutions. Maintaining accurate contract documentation and supporting the full contract lifecycle—from initiation to closeout, including modifications and extensions—is essential. The role also involves staying up to date with industry best practices, working with legal counsel on complex issues, ensuring compliance with company policies, and carrying out any additional duties assigned by the line manager.

• Review and evaluate contract documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring favorable terms for the company while minimizing risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain contract templates and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and other stakeholders in contract-related matters.
• Monitor and track contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, and payments.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks, and propose solutions to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files and documentation.
• Support managing the contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, including contract modifications and extensions.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in contract management.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as necessary to resolve complex contract issues.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

• Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in contracts management
• Experience with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia procurement law .
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling. Thorough knowledge of prime contracts management administration as well as (sub) contract formation and administration, execution office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.