Contract Administrator

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support a major railway infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in similar roles, strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a landmark project

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator, preferably in railway or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Manage contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Support in claims preparation and contract reporting.
• Liaise with project managers and clients to resolve issues.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely submission of deliverables.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team on a major railway infrastructure project. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring contractual compliance, managing documentation, and supporting the project team in all contract-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of contracts, subcontracts, and variations.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and company policies.
• Manage contractual correspondence, records, and documentation.
• Support in claims preparation, cost control, and contract reporting.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to resolve contractual issues.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely submission of contractual deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator, preferably in railway or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office Suite.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a landmark railway project.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.