Contracts Engineer/Officer

1.     Contracts Management

·          Account for the timely and thorough review of commercial agreements with 3^rd parties (bid documents, contract documents, MOUs, subcontract pre-qualifications and agreements, etc.)

·          Ensure that Nesma’s interests are safeguarded, provide recommendations to the concerned Division (Operations or Corporate Development) as needed, and draft such contracts based on Nesma’s requirements

·          Provide support for the administration of change orders and claims (contract interpretation, advice on how to best approach issues with the client, substantiation of the change order or claim, participation in negotiations with the client or 3rd party, participation in dispute resolution forums, etc.)

·          Monitor Nesma’s contracts, its obligations to 3^rd parties, and advise the Chief Contracts & Legal Officer and Senior Contracts Engineer as needed

·          Provide contract interpretation advice to all Nesma organizational units

·          Follow-up on regulatory developments of concern to Nesma and their impact on Nesma’s commercial and contractual commitments, in the KSA and abroad

·          Develop and institutionalize Nesma’s contractual legal know-how and capabilities

·          Assist Senior Contracts Engineer and Chief Contracts & Legal Officer as instructed

2.     Policies, Processes, and Procedures

·          Follow all relevant department’s policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

·          Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems processes and practices taking into account leading practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement

·          Promote the implementation and adherence to policies, processes and operating procedures to others within Nesma and Partners

3.     Safety, Health, and Environment

·          Comply with all relevant safety, health and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

·          Participate in incident and accident investigations as required in line with agreed safety, health and environment policies, procedures and controls

·          Report on changes within Nesma and Partners that impact relevant safety, health and environment all management policies, procedures and controls