Contracts Expert

Job Summary

The key purpose of the Senior Contracts Specialist is part of a team of O&M subject matter experts tasked with supporting the delivery of ‘World-Class’ O&M operational standards and procedures, and their implementation across KSA government entities.

Key accountabilities

• Pro-actively lead the development, global best practice benchmarking and production of core contractual procedures and standards as a major component of the new National O&M Manual for Saudi government
• Provide Contracts subject matter expertise across all Saudi government entities either according to the strategic plan or in response to entity request
• Produce evidence based research into new procurement/ contractual processes and systems
• Engage and maintain close working relationships within the client and its partner Consultancy in order to optimize O&M best practices
• Insure the effective enablement of Saudi government entity operational management by:
  • Assist the Enablement department with implementation and understanding of the standards across government Entities.
• Understand, document and apply contractual KPI standards across all aspects of O&M, as part of the National O&M Manual, including:
  • Systems engineering & lifecycle
  • Maintenance
  • Equipment
  • Configuration Management (including a change control process).
  • Standardized Grounds and Landscaping schedules and templates.
  • Facility Management (FM), that address facility safety, surveillances and inspections, seasonal planning and customer service.
  • Emergency Management, that address preparedness, drills and action plans for emergencies.
  • Space, Energy, and Cleaning Management.
  • Fleet Management, that addresses utilization, maintenance and inspections, and includes applicable templates and checklists.
  • Procurement processes for goods and services in support of O&M.
• Review procedures and processes developed in collaboration with the Client’s partner Consultant, including:
  • Health and safety
  • Environmental
  • Waste management
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Develop a process to ensure contract standardization across the Entity O&M contracts.

What we are looking for in our candidates

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• Expert in development and implementation of best practice standards and processes.
• Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proven track record of instituting continuous improvement and change management

Specific requirements

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering, Accountancy or Law from an accredited university.
• Further Accountancy/ Law accreditations beneficial.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies preferred.
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise (and where appropriate accreditation) across the following elements of O&M:
  • Procurement Process Optimisation
  • Bid Evaluation Criteria & Contracts
  • Bill of Quantities (BOQs) Development and Management