Claims Analyst

Role Overview

The Claims Analyst, also designated as Contract Engineer-I, is responsible for managing and evaluating contractor claims to ensure compliance with contractual obligations while reinforcing the company's stance in claims defense and dispute avoidance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Examine and assess contractor claims related to scheduling delays, cost variations, financial consequences, and scope deviations.
• Create comprehensive impact assessments utilizing tools such as Primavera P6, Costpoint, and other appropriate software applications.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to collect factual information required for accurate claims analysis.
• Compose company responses to contractor claims backed by technical, legal, and contractual rationales.
• Maintain an updated claims log detailing exposure, current status, and mitigation approaches.

Key Deliverables

• Reports reviewing contractor claims.
• Evaluations of claims entitlement and impact.
• Log of claims with tracking of status and exposure levels.
• Dashboard summarizing claims data for management oversight.
• Recommendations for company’s official responses to claims.
• Plans directed at mitigating and avoiding claims.

Compliance and Standards

• Adherence to relevant Aramco General Instructions (GIs), contractual frameworks, and recognized international best practices.
• Follow industry standards for contract and claims administration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years of experience in contract administration or claims analysis specifically within third-party projects.
• In-depth knowledge of contract clauses, change control mechanisms, and claims management processes.
• Familiarity with Aramco’s General Instructions and contractual frameworks.
• Strong analytical capabilities coupled with excellent communication and documentation skills.