Contracts Administrator

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our project management team in Tabuk, KSA.

In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements from inception through closeout on mega-infrastructure or major construction programs.

You will act as the primary interface between project management, legal, procurement, and clients to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, mitigate risks, and successfully manage changes, claims, and disputes under Saudi Arabian procurement laws and international contract standards (e.g., FIDIC).

What You'll Be Doing Contract Administration & Compliance: Manage the day-to-day administration of prime contracts and subcontracts.

Ensure all project activities adhere strictly to contractual terms, corporate policies, and KSA statutory requirements.

Change Management & Variations: Oversee the variation order (VO) process.

Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and process contract changes, extensions of time (EoT), and amendments.

Ensure all changes are properly documented and authorized.

Claims Mitigation & Resolution: Proactively identify potential contractual risks and areas of dispute.

Review, analyze, and defend or substantiate contractual claims.

Prepare robust position papers and participate in dispute resolution processes.

Procurement & Tendering Support: Assist in the preparation of RFP (Request for Proposal) packages, pre-qualification of bidders, evaluation of commercial proposals, and negotiation of contract terms for new awards or subcontracts.

Financial & Progress Oversight: Collaborate with Project Controls and Quantity Surveyors to review and approve progress billings, invoices, payment certificates, and release of retention funds.

Contract Closeout: Manage the formal closeout process for all contracts, ensuring settlement of final accounts, release of performance bonds, and handover of required warranties and documentation.

Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the focal point for contractual correspondence with the Client, Joint Venture partners, Subcontractors, and internal legal teams.