Lead Contract Administrator

Role Overview

The Lead Contract Administrator is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for large-scale EPC projects, from pre-award activities through post-award administration. The role ensures that all contractual obligations are properly executed, risks are managed, and the project team is supported with expert contractual guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete contract administration process across pre-award and post-award stages.
• Review, draft, and negotiate high-value EPC contracts in line with corporate standards, client requirements, and international contract law.
• Provide expert support on contractual issues including risk allocation, claims, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct tender assessments, participate in bid clarification meetings, negotiations, and final contract award.
• Monitor contractor and project performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage variations, change orders, extensions of time, and other contractual amendments.
• Lead the resolution of contractual disputes through negotiation, mediation, or formal mechanisms.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, finance, and legal teams to ensure consistent and coordinated contract delivery.
• Develop and promote contract management best practices, tools, and procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior contract administrators to build internal capability.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders as the principal point of contact for all contract-related matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC , bespoke EPC agreements, and international contract law.
• Proven experience in tendering, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Solid commercial acumen with the ability to assess financial risks and liabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP functional knowledge , is required.
• Experience in large-scale EPC or construction projects is preferred.