Contracts Administrator

Hill International, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage all contractual, commercial, and documentation aspects of building and construction projects on the PMC side.

You will support project delivery through contract administration, mitigate commercial risks, and handle subcontracts, variations, and payment processes with strong negotiation and documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• BE Civil Engineering degree with strong contract knowledge.
• Total experience around 15 years in construction.
• 5–10 years experience on high-rise projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC/EPC/GCC contracts.
• Expertise in claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with contract management tools.
• Strong alignment with Hill Values.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and finalizing subcontract documents and bid invitations.
• Quantities take-off and BOQ preparation for subcontractors.
• Budget cost estimation for subcontractors and procurement.
• Prepare interim payment applications and seek certifications.
• Prepare payment certificates for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and submit variations and pursue approvals.
• Draft contractual letters, including claims and dispute resolutions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

BE Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Contract management tools

Job description

Job Description

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for managing all contractual, commercial, and documentation aspects of building/construction projects on the PMC side. The role ensures compliance with contract terms, supports project delivery through effective contract administration, and mitigates commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Drafting & formulation of subcontract documents, inviting bids/ quotations from sub-contractors, making Comparison statement, Negotiations with sub-contractors, Finalization of rates, Formulization / Finalization of Work Orders for all subcontract works
• Quantities Take off, preparation of BOQ’s for Sub Contractors.
• Budget cost estimate for Subcontractor & for Procurement
• Preparation & Submission of Interim payment applications. Follow up with Consultant /Client for certification & payments.
• Preparation of Payment Certificates for Sub Contractors & Supplier based on our approvals from Consultant/Client (back-to-back).
• Preparation & submission of Variations for project works & follow up with Consultant /Client for Variation approvals (Engineers Instruction).
• Drafting & preparing of all contractual letters with precision. Specialized in correspondence’s relating to claims / dispute occurrence’s & resolution.

Qualifications

BE Civil Engineering
Overall 15 years experience
Minimum 5-10 Years Experience With High Rise Projects
Strong understanding of FIDIC / EPC / GCC contract frameworks
Expertise in claims, variations, and dispute resolution
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Strong analytical and documentation abilities
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with contract management tools is a plus
Strong with Hill Values