Claims Manager (J26-067)

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Infrastructure / Mega & Giga Projects

Availability: Immediate

Role Context

We are seeking an experienced Claims Manager to lead the management of contractual claims, forensic planning analysis, and dispute avoidance on large-scale infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The role requires deep expertise in contract administration, delay analysis, and commercial strategy to proactively protect project entitlements and minimize disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and management of contractual claims in accordance with FIDIC conditions
• Perform and oversee forensic planning and delay analysis (TIA, windows analysis, as-planned vs as-built, CPM)
• Develop and implement dispute avoidance strategies through early identification of risks and entitlements
• Provide contractual advice to project teams on claims, variations, and change management
• Support EOT submissions, claim negotiations, and settlement discussions
• Interface with planning, cost control, and legal teams to substantiate claims
• Maintain robust claim records, correspondence, and contemporaneous documentation
• Support dispute resolution processes, including DRB/DAB, mediation, or arbitration if required
• Prepare high-level claim reports and presentations for senior management and clients

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or Project Management
• 8–15 years of experience in claims management on major infrastructure projects
• Proven expertise in forensic planning and delay analysis
• Strong experience with FIDIC-based contracts (Red / Yellow / Silver Book)
• Background in dispute avoidance and claims strategy on mega or giga projects
• Ability to operate at senior stakeholder and executive levels

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts and claims procedures
• Advanced expertise in forensic planning and delay analysis techniques
• Strong commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
• High level of attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage