Shaikhah Al-qahtani
Dhahran,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Contract Advisor with solid experience in government and mega-project contracting, including Government and Aramco projects. Skilled in contract preparation, tendering through the Etimad platform, and managing the full contract lifecycle.
Proven ability to resolve contractual issues, monitor contract performance, track financial status (spent vs. remaining budgets), and evaluate contractor performance. Experienced in drafting and reviewing contracts and change orders, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Contract Advisor
Aramco
Dhahran
2023.04 - 2026.06
- Provide expert advice and assistance to project management as required.
- Support engineers by delivering awareness sessions on contract management and equipping them with necessary tools to prepare technical documents, monitor contracts and track deliverables during pre-feed, feed and construction phases. Ensure that all activities are aligned with Saudi Aramco policies and procedures.
- Monitor progress of projects under South Oil Facility Department and notify project management team of any necessary actions.
- Develop variety of contract schedules for project management team, including LSTK, LSPB and PSIA, as well as short-form contracts and agreements.
- Implement Saudi Aramco Procurement Manual across all contracts and monitor compliance.
- Review, monitor and process change orders until are agreed and approved by all parties.
- Review subcontract requests and ensure are aligned with SAPM.
- Provided weekly report on project progress to higher management, as well as updating them on any issues that arose.
LOGISTICS & CONTRACTS LIAISON OFFICER
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Hospital - Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Dammam
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Reviewed scope of work and bill of quantities to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with project objectives.
- Assisted in collecting technical and financial proposals from contractors using Etimad platform. Supported beneficiary entity in evaluating submitted offers. Facilitated financial negotiations with successful candidates to secure competitive pricing.
- Monitored technical and financial aspects of contracts until finalization and ensured payment of financial dues post-signature.
Contract Administrator Assistant
National Guard Hospital - Contracts Management
Dammam
2021.02 - 2022.03
- Provide administrative and clerical support for contract management,
- Organizing documents, updating records, and preparing reports.
- Follow up on requests and pending tasks
- Ensure data accuracy, and support contract updates while maintaining compliance with company procedures.
Operational Coordinator
Gulf International Bank
Khobar
2020.03 - 2020.09
- Process transactions, data entries, reconciliations and inquiries related to loan operations in a timely manner,
- obtain necessary approvals, ensure a high level of customer service, compliance with Bank policies & procedures and Central Bank rules & regulations
- Verify loan applications (loan amount, term, credit review, approvals etc.). and check compliance with Bank and Central Bank regulations.
- Track and highlight discrepancies during processing of documents and follow-up with the respective departments on any gaps
Administrative Assistant
Endimaj Company for General Construction
Riyadh
2012.07 - 2015.02
- Screened high-volume internal and external communications, including calls, emails, and mail.
- Managed client correspondence and record tracking to enhance office efficiency
- Drafted meeting agendas and monitored team action items for accountability.
- Maintained detailed administrative procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Translated technical documents to clearly convey complex information
Education
Bachelor Degree - English Translation
King Saud University
Riyadh 2010.02 - 2014.01
Diploma - Executive Secretary
Riyadh University for Girls
Riyadh 2008.02 - 2009.02
Accomplishments
- translated Jerry Wellington's book ( Educational Research: Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches) into Arabic as part of a graduation project in January 2014. with 100% accuracy
- Proposed an innovative Solution to enhance Change Order evaluation, enable faster, data-driven decisions and improve project visibility and provide early detection of cost and schedule impacts.
Courses
- Online Government Tenders and Procurement Law, MNGHA
- Contract Submittal , Aramco
- Contract Dispute Resolution, Aramco
- Supply Chain Fundamentals, Aramco
- Project Procurement Management , Aramco
- Introduction to Cost engineer, Aramco
- ER Quality Cost Estimating, Aramco
Certification
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
- Government Procurement and Contracts Professional (GPCP)
- Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Professional (GRCP)
Timeline
Contract Advisor
Aramco
2023.04 - 2026.06
LOGISTICS & CONTRACTS LIAISON OFFICER
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Hospital - Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
2022.03 - 2023.04
Contract Administrator Assistant
National Guard Hospital - Contracts Management
2021.02 - 2022.03
Operational Coordinator
Gulf International Bank
2020.03 - 2020.09
Administrative Assistant
Endimaj Company for General Construction
2012.07 - 2015.02
Bachelor Degree - English Translation
King Saud University
2010.02 - 2014.01
Diploma - Executive Secretary
Riyadh University for Girls
2008.02 - 2009.02