CONTRACT ENGINEER

HUMMINGCOMM CORPORATION; Teresa; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMMINGCOMM CORPORATION is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage and administer project contracts for a major civil infrastructure project in Teresa, Rizal, Philippines. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contracts, timelines, and commercial requirements.

Your responsibilities include preparing variation orders, monitoring milestones and progress billings, maintaining contract records, and identifying risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in contract administration for construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in tunnel construction, dams, hydropower, or other major civil engineering projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard construction contracts is an advantage.
• Proficient in contract documentation and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Review, administer, and monitor project contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate variation orders, change orders, extension‑of‑time requests, and contractual claims.
• Monitor project progress, contractual milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Review progress billings, payment applications, and supporting contract documents.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence, notices, and other contractual records.
• Identify contractual risks, delays, and potential disputes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering teams, consultants, clients, and subcontractors on contractual matters.
• Assist in preparing contractual reports, commercial assessments, and project closeout documents.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual notices and compliance with applicable contract procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Documentation

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Responsible for managing and administering project contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, timelines, and commercial requirements. Coordinates with project management, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors on contract documentation, variations, claims, progress billings, and potential contractual risks throughout project implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Review, administer, and monitor project contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate variation orders, change orders, extension‑of‑time requests, and contractual claims.
• Monitor project progress, contractual milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Review progress billings, payment applications, and supporting contract documents.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence, notices, and other contractual records.
• Identify contractual risks, delays, and potential disputes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering teams, consultants, clients, and subcontractors on contractual matters.
• Assist in preparing contractual reports, commercial assessments, and project closeout documents.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual notices and compliance with applicable contract procedures.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Preferably with at least 3–5 years of experience in contract administration for construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in tunnel construction, dams, hydropower, or other major civil engineering projects is an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in construction contracts, variation orders, claims management, progress billing, and extension‑of‑time assessments.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard construction contracts is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract documentation systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of meeting contractual deadlines.
• Willing to work on‑site at the Kaliwa Dam Outlet Diversion Tunnel project in Teresa, Rizal.
• Willing to work according to project operational requirements and schedules.