Contracts Expert

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 Optimization

• Bid Evaluation Criteria & Contracts

• Bill of Quantities (BOQs) Development and Management