Senior Contract Administrator

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Administer construction and consultancy contracts during the supervision phase in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and approved project procedures.
• Provide contractual support and advice to the Resident Engineer and Contracts Director on matters arising from site activities.
• Review contractor submissions, notices, and correspondence and prepare draft contractual responses and recommendations.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain contractual documentation including Engineer’s Instructions, Variation Orders, notices, and registers.
• Assist in the evaluation of variations, claims, and extension of time submissions in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Coordinate with site supervision, quantity surveying, planning, and project controls teams to ensure proper contractual implementation.
• Attend progress, commercial, and contractual meetings; assist in the preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations, including insurances, bonds, warranties, and guarantees.
• Support the contractual review of interim payment applications and change management processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly progress and commercial reports.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper filing of all contractual documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Hill International’s Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Director or Resident Engineer.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or equivalent discipline.
• Typically 10–15 years’ experience in contract administration and commercial management on construction supervision or PMC projects.
• Demonstrated experience working on building or residential/villa projects within the Middle East region is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC forms of contract and contract administration procedures.
• Experience in managing contractual correspondence, variations, claims support, and change management processes during construction stage.
• Familiarity with site supervision practices, Engineer’s Instructions, and construction contract compliance requirements.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office and document/contract management systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary site supervision environment