General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
- Manage the implementation and administration of contract requirements throughout the contract period.
- Support the review of contractual notices and claims and provide contractual advice to the engineering and project teams in the administration of construction contracts.
- Liaise with Client representatives, Project Management & Supervision Consultants, and Contractors on all contractual and commercial matters.
- Review contract documents to ensure consistency and minimize ambiguities and commercial risks.
- Maintain and communicate the Risk Register related to commercial and contractual matters with the client team and consultants.
- Identify and manage commercial risks by advising the client on potential claims, estimated impacts, and mitigation measures to avoid disputes.
- Administer ongoing contracts, including monitoring contractor and consultant compliance with contractual obligations.
- Prepare contractual correspondence and maintain records to support effective contract administration.
- Manage contract changes and prepare variation orders and supporting documentation.
- Oversee the Change Management process, including initiating credit change orders where applicable.
- Coordinate contract close-out activities to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to final payments.
- Ensure contractual procedures and controls are consistently implemented and maintained.
- Review contractor claims in accordance with contract conditions and protect the Client's commercial interests.
- Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, and related contractual documents are valid, maintained, and compliant with Client requirements.
- Support contract close-out processes, including preparation of outstanding item lists, withheld amounts, and taking-over certificates.
- Maintain Engineers Instructions, Variation Orders, and Claims Logs.
- Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
- Provide support on contractual and commercial matters to project teams and stakeholders.
- Review and validate consultant and contractor interim and final payment applications from a commercial perspective, including rates, retention, taxes, back-charges, and compliance with contract terms.
- Coordinate with Estimation and Project Controls teams regarding the contractual implications of changes and variations.
- Organize and participate in commercial meetings and prepare meeting minutes where required.
- Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies, procedures, and standards within Hill International.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or client department head.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
- Minimum of 12–15 years of relevant experience, including strong experience in contracts and commercial management on major construction projects.
- International experience is preferred.
- Membership in RICS, CIOB, or equivalent professional body is desirable.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC forms of contract, particularly Design & Build contracts.
- Good knowledge of contractual and commercial practices, including claims and change management.
- Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively within project teams.
- Arabic-speaking candidate is desirable with excellent written and spoken English skills.
