Contract & Commercial Engineer

Dussmann Ajlan & Bros is pleased to announce a new career opportunity for the position of Contract & Commercial Engineer, Anywhere in Saudi Arabia. DESCRIPTION: • Review and validate invoices from FM service providers and contractors and submit IPA&IPC to the client for final approval. • Verify invoiced quantities, rates, completed works and services against contracts, purchase orders, progress records and supporting documents. • Calculate and document deductions for key performance indicator and service level agreement failures, manpower shortfalls and other contractual non-compliance before submission to the client. • Verify applicable retentions, advance payment recoveries, taxes and other contractual adjustments when reviewing payment applications. • Maintain an invoice and payment tracker covering submission dates, amounts, deductions, approvals, due dates and outstanding balances. • Prepare commercial dashboards and periodic reports showing payment status, commitments, variations, claims, savings and key commercial risks. • Review vendor and contractor commercial proposals, checking scope, quantities, rates, exclusions, payment terms and other commercial conditions. • Prepare commercial bid evaluations and price comparisons, proposed benchmark rates and recommend options that provide value for money. • Negotiate prices and commercial terms within delegated authority and document recommendations for the client’s approval. • Monitor service providers’ contractual obligations, including scope, deliverables, service standards, reporting requirements and completion dates. • Coordinate with site teams to verify manpower deployment, attendance and performance records used to support invoice assessments and deductions • Assess variation and change requests, verify scope and cost justification, and obtain required approvals before additional commitments are made. • Support dispute resolution through contract reviews, evidence gathering and documented recommendations; escalate unresolved matters to the client and designated legal advisers. • Assist with tender documents, bills of quantities, pricing schedules, commercial terms and evaluation criteria in coordination with technical and procurement teams. • Prepare cost estimates, budgets and expenditure forecasts, and monitor actual and committed costs against approved budgets. • Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining agreed service quality, safety and contractual requirements. EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of 7 years of Middle East experience in facility management with at least 3 years in facility management consultancy/ FMMA lead, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Proven experience managing VVIP clients, ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Mechanical. • Relevant certifications CFM/FMP/PMP or similar, business administration degree is advantageous. Department: Facilities Management Consultancy Location: Anywhere in KSA Job Title: Contract & Commercial Engineer Reports to: FMC Manager If you are an experienced Contract & Commercial Engineer, with a proven track record, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.

Minimum of 7 years of Middle East experience in facility management with at least 3 years in facility management consultancy/ FMMA lead, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proven experience managing VVIP clients, ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Mechanical. Relevant certifications CFM/FMP/PMP or similar, business administration degree is advantageous.

Review and validate invoices from FM service providers and contractors and submit IPA&IPC to the client for final approval. Verify invoiced quantities, rates, completed works and services against contracts, purchase orders, progress records and supporting documents. Calculate and document deductions for key performance indicator and service level agreement failures, manpower shortfalls and other contractual non-compliance before submission to the client. Verify applicable retentions, advance payment recoveries, taxes and other contractual adjustments when reviewing payment applications. Maintain an invoice and payment tracker covering submission dates, amounts, deductions, approvals, due dates and outstanding balances. Prepare commercial dashboards and periodic reports showing payment status, commitments, variations, claims, savings and key commercial risks. Review vendor and contractor commercial proposals, checking scope, quantities, rates, exclusions, payment terms and other commercial conditions. Prepare commercial bid evaluations and price comparisons, proposed benchmark rates and recommend options that provide value for money. Negotiate prices and commercial terms within delegated authority and document recommendations for the client’s approval. Monitor service providers’ contractual obligations, including scope, deliverables, service standards, reporting requirements and completion dates. Coordinate with site teams to verify manpower deployment, attendance and performance records used to support invoice assessments and deductions. Assess variation and change requests, verify scope and cost justification, and obtain required approvals before additional commitments are made. Support dispute resolution through contract reviews, evidence gathering and documented recommendations; escalate unresolved matters to the client and designated legal advisers. Assist with tender documents, bills of quantities, pricing schedules, commercial terms and evaluation criteria in coordination with technical and procurement teams. Prepare cost estimates, budgets and expenditure forecasts, and monitor actual and committed costs against approved budgets. Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining agreed service quality, safety and contractual requirements.