Contract Admin Engineer | Construction | Saudi Arabia

Leverage your technical expertise and join a well-established Saudi construction company, specializes in construction and electrical/electronic manufacturing and is located in Saudi Arabia .

As a Contract Admin Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all contractual aspects of EHV/HV substation projects, including risk analysis, variation orders, claims management, and contract correspondence, while ensuring compliance with project requirements and mitigating potential risks.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform risk analysis and assessment of contract clauses to identify potential liabilities
• Evaluate and draft variation orders, coordinating with other departments to determine time and cost implications
• Draft claims and counterclaims, collaborating with relevant teams to calculate time and cost/price impact
• Administer contracts, including drafting and reviewing contractual letters and correspondence
• Coordinate contractual matters with the Program Manager, Project Managers, and other departments
• Attend meetings with the Employer and their Consultants to address contractual issues
• Coordinate project close-out documents with other departments to ensure smooth handover
• Analyze the impact and liability of contractual changes and recommend appropriate actions
• Advise on contractual matters, including rights and obligations under the contract
• Report the status of current contract processes to management, highlighting potential risks arising from project execution and proposing required actions or procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Electrical or Civil Engineering degree
• From 5 to 7 years in Contract Administration, preferably within EHV/HV substation or large-scale construction projects
• Transferable (Iqama Transfer required)
• Strong understanding of contract law, FIDIC or similar contract forms is preferred
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good coordination and communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required