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