Contract Administrator

Confidential Careers; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a major railway project. The role focuses on ensuring contractual compliance, managing documentation, and liaising with project managers and subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a landmark railway project

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional growth in a dynamic environment

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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