Contract Administrator/Contract Engineer

OBAYASHI-WIJAYA KARYA-JFE ENGINEERING-JAYA KONSTRUKSI JOINT VENTURE; Jakarta Barat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OBAYASHI-WIJAYA KARYA-JFE ENGINEERING-JAYA KONSTRUKSI JOINT VENTURE is seeking a Contract Administrator for an EPC sewage treatment development project in West Jakarta. You will manage contractual and commercial aspects, review Main Contracts and Subcontracts, and support cost, schedule, and risk control to protect the contractor's rights.

The role requires excellent English, at least 10 years in relevant contracts, with 7 years in contract administration, and strong knowledge of FIDIC MDB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10 years total relevant experience; at least 7 years in Contract Administration/Contract Engineer.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC MDB Harmonized Edition and international procurement.
• Experience with EPC projects in M&E works.
• Familiarity with Indonesian laws.
• Experience with foreign/ODA projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpretation, and administration of the Main Contract or Subcontracts
• Ensure project execution complies with contractual obligations
• Advise Project Manager on contractual matters and risks
• Monitor contractual deliverables, obligations, and deadlines
• Prepare Contract Addenda and Subcontracts
• Assist preparation and submission of Claims (EOT, VOs, Cost)
• Review and certify payment applications submitted by Subcontractors
• Prepare meeting materials and record minutes of meetings
• Supervise Document Controller and Project Administrator
• Handle disputes raised against Main Contract and Subcontracts

Skills

English proficiency

Coordination skills

FIDIC knowledge

EPC/M&E knowledge

Contract administration

Indonesian law knowledge

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Contract Administrator will have a primary responsibility in contract administration activities of EPC Contractor for sewage treatment development project at Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta, Indonesia. The position is responsible for the effective administration of all contractual and commercial aspects of the project, ensuring that the Contractor's contractual rights are protected and obligations are fulfilled. The role supports cost control, schedule control, risk mitigation, claims, and variation management, working closely among the Project Control Team to ensure compliance and alignment between contractual, financial, and schedule performance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide review, interpretation, and administration of either the Main Contract (FIDIC MDB Harmonized Edition) or Subcontracts
• Ensure project execution complies with all contractual conditions and obligations
• Advise Project Manager and Project Controller on contractual matters and risks
• Monitor contractual deliverables, obligations, and deadlines
• Prepare Contract Addendum and Subcontracts
• Assist and coordinate Project Controller in preparation and submission of Claims (EOT, VOs, Cost)
• Review and certify payment applications submitted by the Subcontractors
• Prepare meeting materials and record meeting memo, minutes of meetings
• Supervise and guide the assignments of Document Controller and Project Administrator
• Handle and assist to handle any disputes raised against the Main Contract and Subcontracts

About you

• Fluent business level of verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively interact with others and high coordination ability
• Knowledge of major aspects of Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), specifically within Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC (including MDB Harmonized Edition for donor/ODA-funded projects), international construction projects and Indonesian laws
• Strong skills of contractual claim notices and letters in English and Indonesian, with demonstrated experience of at least 2-3 EOT/claims or variation cases
• Minimum undergraduate degree from accredited college or university in relevant discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of total relevant experience, of which at least 7 years must be in a dedicated Contract Administration/Contract Engineer position
• Familiarity with Microsoft office software
• Preferable working experience of foreign company (Japanese, Korean etc.) and ODA project