Contract Administrator – Civil & Infrastructure Projects

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a Contract Administrator with a background in civil engineering or quantity surveying to support contract administration, cost control, and procurement on coastal, marine, or infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate with project engineers, planners, and the legal team, manage variation orders and EOT, ensure compliance, and contribute to risk management in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in contract administration, preferably coastal, marine, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, variation management, and basic contract law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/contract management systems is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Assist in preparation, review, and administration of contracts and maintain documentation.
• Cost & Commercial Support: Assist in interim payments, valuations, final accounts, cost control, and variation orders.
• Procurement and Subcontracts: Support procurement, review bids, administer subcontracts, and close-outs.
• Coordination and Communication: Liaise with engineers, planners, legal, clients, consultants, and subcontractors regarding contract matters.
• Risk and Compliance: Identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support audits.

Skills

Contract administration

FIDIC knowledge

Cost control

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Contract management systems

Job description

SMEC is seeking a Contract Administrator with a background in civil engineering or quantity surveying to support contract administration, cost control, and procurement on coastal, marine, or infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate with project engineers, planners, and the legal team, manage variation orders and EOT, ensure compliance, and contribute to risk management in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.