Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description

Contract Management & Administration

• Administer main and subcontract agreements in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain contract registers, variation logs, and review correspondence trackers.
• Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices (e.g., delay, disruption, claims).
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations by all parties.
  
  

Claims & Variations

• Prepare, assess, and negotiate variations, claims, and change orders.
• Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and cost claims.
• Maintain records and evidence to support claims (e.g., site diaries, progress reports, correspondence).
  
  

Commercial Support

• Assist in cost control and forecasting in coordination with the commercial team.
• Review and validate subcontractor invoices and payment applications.
• Support procurement and tendering processes for subcontract packages.
  
  

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify contractual risks and opportunities and advise project management accordingly.
• Participate in risk reviews and mitigation planning.
• Ensure early warning notices are issued and managed appropriately.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized and auditable contract files and records.
• Prepare regular reports on contractual status, claims, and commercial matters.
• Ensure proper archiving of contractual documents and correspondence.
• Maintain project sharepoint in a structured manner with support of document control team
  
  

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
  
  

Support audits and internal reviews related to contract administration

Main Responsibilities

Education

• Degree in Construction Management, Business, Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in EPC industry. Possesses knowledge of Prime contract(FIDIC) and extensive Subcontract management functions and work experience of a progressively responsible nature. Receives direction and guidance from functional management to ensure the consistent application of standards and procedures on jobsite.
• Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Legal, and Accounting, as well as with contractors
• Commercial and Financial acumen
  
  

Language Requirements

• Excellent command of English & Arabic Language
• French is a plus but not necessary