Senior Contract Specialist

About the role

Bechtel is seeking a Saudi national to join its Riyadh team as a Senior Contract Specialist. The role supports the Ar Rjum gold mining project, overseeing the preparation and administration of tender and contract packages from requisition through award and completion.

Key responsibilities

• Develop tender plans, procurement strategies and evaluation criteria for client approval.
• Coordinate activities among Bechtel, the client and consultants/contractors.
• Organize and lead tenderer workshops, bid clarification and pre‑award meetings, and document outcomes.
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, issue tenders and manage the tender process.
• Support tender evaluation, negotiations and draft recommendation‑to‑award documents.
• Monitor contract performance, ensure compliance with timelines and commercial terms, and maintain project filing.

Required profile

• Saudi national, based in Riyadh.
• Experience in forming moderately complex tender packages and administering simple to moderately complex contracts.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare clear meeting notes, reports and contract documentation.

Required skills

• Knowledge of tender and contract administration processes.
• Familiarity with procurement documentation such as RFPs and evaluation criteria.