Contract Administrator

1. Claims, Variations & EOT Management

• Claims Administration: Assist in identifying, drafting, and managing commercial claims and counter-claims; compile supporting documentation to resolve disputes.
• Variation Orders: Evaluate scope changes and site instructions. Quantify financial and time impacts, prepare variation packages, and track approvals.
• Extension of Time (EOT): Collaborate with planning engineers to review delay analyses and draft robust EOT claims.

2. Contract Drafting & Commercial Review

• Drafting: Draft clear subcontractor agreements, bespoke amendments, work orders, and formal commercial letters to clients and vendors.
• Risk Assessment: Review contract documents (particularly FIDIC or bespoke formats) to identify potential commercial risks and liabilities.

3. Site Contract Administration

• Subcontract Management: Administer subcontract agreements, monitor progress, evaluate payment applications, and manage back-charges.
• Compliance & Close-Out: Ensure all commercial activities comply with project procedures and client requirements. Oversee final accounts and the contract close-out process.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline (essential for technical contract administration).
• Experience: 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in contract administration.
• Industry Background: Proven experience working directly with a Main EPC Contractor or Construction company.
• Skills: Strong command of written and spoken English (crucial for contract drafting and formal letters). Familiarity with FIDIC standards is highly preferred.
• Location: Based in KSA with a transferable Iqama is preferred.