Contracts & Claims Manager

Job Location: Qiddiya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Who We Are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises.

In the KSA, ALEC has delivered many of the nation's most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

Role Overview

The Contracts & Claims Manager acts as the key focal point for all project stakeholders, ensuring a single, authoritative source of truth for contractual, claims, and commercial information

• Drives structured, auditable workflows for contracts, claims, and records
• Interfaces with Corporate HQ counsel to align on dispute strategy and risk
• Manages negotiations and disputes with high EQ, knowing when to resolve collaboratively and when to escalate

The initial role will be project based, with a potential future role within the organization as head of Contract & Claims for the KSA business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Administration

• Lead contract interpretation and administration.
• Advise project leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Ensure compliance with contractual notice provisions and timelines.
• Oversee proper documentation and record-keeping systems.

2. Claims & Dispute Management

• Develop and implement the project claims strategy.
• Lead preparation, review, and submission of:
• Extension of Time (EOT) claims
• Prolongation and disruption claims
• Acceleration claims
• Manage dispute resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, DAB, and arbitration.
• Interface with external legal counsel where required.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Client, Engineer, and key stakeholders regarding contractual matters.
• Coordinate with planning, operations, and commercial teams for claim substantiation.
• Provide contractual reports to senior management and corporate leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Master's degree in Construction Law or Arbitration (preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in construction contract administration and claims.
• Experience on large-scale mega projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contract forms.
• Strong understanding of arbitration rules (e.g. LCIA).

Work Environment

• Based on-site with frequent interaction with project and corporate leadership.