Job Description

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.About the CompanyThis company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor who is experienced in the construction industry to join our Project Management team (PMT). This Company Project Management Teams are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best in class capital projects. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement and construction of various sizes ($), types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion-dollar mega projects. Project Management Team manages and executes projects from multiple site offices or engineering contractor design offices throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Contracts Advisor primary role is to develop contracts and administrate related functions.Responsibilities:

• Work both independently and as part of a team to support all contract-related tasks.
• Review contractual issues objectively and proactively resolve disputed change orders to achieve appropriate resolutions.
• Develop and review different types of contracts and agreements for projects.
• Administer the contracts and ensure that all terms and conditions are implemented by all projects.
• Develop and review contracting strategies and plans for different types of projects.
• Conduct market analysis to determine the best type of contract for the project and provide alternatives.
• Implement the This Company Procurement Manual for all contracts and monitor its implementation.
• Develop and review change order packages, ensuring compliance with related guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and review negotiation strategies for change orders.
• Participate in negotiation meetings for all change orders.
• Ensure the implementation of supplier performance evaluations by project teams.
• Conduct or participate in counseling sessions with low-performing contractors and document the required actions.
• Provide contracting consultations to project teams to resolve issues and disputes.
• Provide feedback to project teams regarding contract terms and conditions to prevent disputes or contract breaches.
• Develop and review contract amendments.
• Perform contract closeout actions upon project completion.
• Prepare and review contracting reports for management.
• Prepare and review different types of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with external parties and potential Joint Ventures (JVs).

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Engineering, or Law/Contracts Management from a recognized and approved program (advanced degree preferred).
• Possess fifteen (15) years of specialized contracting experience in design, consultancy, Joint Ventures, and construction contracts/agreements related to refining and the petrochemical industries.
• Exhibit excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a solid understanding of contract administration principles and best practices.
• Demonstrate a dynamic attitude towards process improvements.
• Be flexible and willing to work in multinational teams and mobilize to different locations, including remote areas as needed.

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