Contract Administrator

Overview

The Contract Administrator will oversee contractual, commercial, and cost-related aspects within project activities. This role ensures efficient contract administration, manages change requests, validates payment certifications, handles claim processes, and prepares commercial reports during the project lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction contracts in line with project specifications and contractual obligations.
• Ensure contractor compliance to contract terms, specifications, and delivery milestones.
• Interpret contract clauses and advise project teams accordingly.
• Review contract correspondence and draft commercial and contractual responses.
• Maintain detailed contract records, logs, and supporting documentation in compliance with governance guidelines.
• Track project expenditures and commercial performance against budget approvals.
• Support cost forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial evaluations.
• Assist leadership in identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Manage variation orders, amendments, and change requests, assessing impacts and preparing approvals.
• Assess contractual entitlements and support dispute resolution and claim negotiations.
• Validate contractor payment requests against progress, quantities, and milestones, preparing payment certifications.
• Review measured quantities related to bridge and infrastructure works, supporting reconciliation and cost checks.
• Assist procurement activities including tender documentation, bid evaluations, and subcontract administration.
• Monitor commercial risks and maintain risk registers and issue logs.
• Maintain contractual records supporting audits and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Master's degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, or Project Management preferred.
• Professional memberships such as RICS, CIArb, ICE, AACE or similar preferred.

Experience

• 8 to 12 years in commercial management, quantity surveying or contract administration.
• At least 5 years on major bridge, highway, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with FIDIC contract forms is essential.
• Exposure to GCC and Saudi infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience collaborating with consultants, project management consultants, government clients, or major contractors preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial and contractual expertise.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced cost control and financial reporting capabilities.
• Good knowledge of claims processes and dispute resolution.
• Exceptional attention to detail in contract compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management aptitude.
• High integrity, professional judgment, and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Effective organizational and time management with the ability to handle multiple priorities in dynamic project settings.

Rewards & Benefits

• Tax-free salary package.
• Life and medical insurance coverage.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Company gratuity scheme and discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing support including access to specialists in finance, legal, health, fitness, and nutrition around the clock.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a premier engineering and nuclear services organization delivering sustainable infrastructure transformation globally. Working with partners and clients, our diverse teams of consultants, designers, and project managers drive impactful solutions to shape a better future for the planet and society.