Contract Administrator

Job description

Administer construction contracts according to project requirements and contractual obligations. Monitor contractor compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and deliverables. Interpret contract clauses and provide guidance to project teams. Review contractual correspondence and prepare formal responses. Maintain comprehensive contract records and supporting documentation. Ensure all contract administration activities comply with client requirements and governance procedures. Monitor project costs and commercial performance against approved budgets. Prepare and review cost forecasts, financial reports, and commercial assessments. Support project leadership in identifying and mitigating commercial risks. Manage variation orders, contract amendments, and change requests. Evaluate contractor submissions for variations, assessing entitlement, cost impact, and schedule implications. Prepare commercial evaluations and recommendations for approval. Monitor change management processes to ensure timely resolution of commercial issues. Assess contractual entitlement and supporting documentation for claims. Prepare contractual responses, determinations, and recommendations. Coordinate with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to substantiate project positions. Review contractor interim payment applications, verify quantities, progress, and milestones. Prepare payment recommendations and certifications per contract provisions. Review measured quantities for bridge and infrastructure works and support quantity reconciliation. Support procurement activities, evaluate bids, administer subcontracts, and monitor compliance with commercial terms. Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain risk registers. Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence and approvals, supporting audits and compliance reviews. Location: Riyadh.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Master's degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management or Project Management preferred
• Professional membership with RICS, CIArb, ICE, AACE or equivalent institution preferred
• Minimum 8-12 years experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or contract administration
• Minimum 5 years experience on major bridge, highway or transportation infrastructure projects
• Proficient in FIDIC contract forms
• Experience on GCC and Saudi Arabian infrastructure projects desirable
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, government clients or major contractors preferred
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Advanced cost management and financial reporting capabilities
• Strong knowledge of claims and dispute resolution processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and contractual compliance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware and results-driven
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• High level of integrity and professional judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Skills