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FIDIC Contract Experience

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with the FIDIC Red Book (Conditions of Contract for Construction), including the 1999 and/or 2017 editions.

• Experience administering FIDIC-based construction and engineering contracts from tendering and contract award through execution and final closeout.

• Knowledge of FIDIC Yellow Book (Plant and Design-Build) and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey Projects) is an advantage.

• Understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the Employer, Contractor, Engineer, and other contractual parties under FIDIC contracts.

• Experience interpreting Particular Conditions, General Conditions, Contract Data, specifications, appendices, and contractual amendments.

Contract Administration & Claims Management

• Manage contractual notices, instructions, variations, change orders, and amendments in accordance with contractual provisions.

• Review and manage Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, disruption claims, and associated cost claims.

• Assess contractual entitlements relating to delays, additional costs, variations, and changes in scope.

• Monitor contractual milestones, programme compliance, deliverables, and critical notice periods.

• Manage claims submissions, counterclaims, supporting documentation, and contractual correspondence.

• Support dispute avoidance, negotiation, settlement, and dispute resolution procedures, including Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB/DAB) where applicable.

• Ensure compliance with contractual notice requirements, time bars, claim submission deadlines, and record-keeping obligations.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Review interim payment applications, progress payment certificates, and supporting documentation.

• Monitor variations, valuation of additional works, provisional sums, and adjustments to the Contract Price.

• Manage retention, advance payments, performance securities, guarantees, and final account settlements.

• Review liquidated damages, delay damages, and other contractual deductions where applicable.

• Support cost control, budget monitoring, commercial reporting, and contractual risk assessments.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in construction contracts, commercial management, or contract administration.

• Proven practical experience administering FIDIC Red Book contracts.

• FIDIC Contract Management certification or relevant professional training is preferred.

• RICS/MRICS, CIPS, CPCM, PMP, or other relevant professional certifications are advantageous.

• Experience with Saudi construction projects and applicable Saudi regulations is highly preferred.

• Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic speakers are preferred.