Contract Administrator

Job description:

DAR is seeking a highly experienced Contract Administrator with 10+ years of expertise in engineering and consultancy projects across Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in contract drafting, review, and administration, with strong knowledge of:

Saudi Government procurement regulations

Labor and commercial law

International standards (FIDIC, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

•  Manage the full contract lifecycle – from tender preparation, bid evaluation, and negotiations to execution.
•  Handle claims, variations, and disputes while ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
•  Liaise effectively with government authorities, consultants, and contractors.
•  Mitigate risks and safeguard organizational interests at every stage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration within engineering/consultancy projects.
• Strong knowledge of KSA procurement laws, and commercial regulations.
• Familiarity with international contract standards (FIDIC).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and risk management skills.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) proficiency is required.