Senior Contract Administrator – Civil & Infrastructure Projects

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 2,505,000 - 4,383,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC seeks a Contract Administration professional to support the preparation, review, and administration of engineering and construction contracts, maintaining documentation and variation logs. In this role you will ensure contractual requirements are followed and assist with payments, budgets, and change management.

With 3–5 years in contract administration, familiarity with FIDIC, and strong MS Office and ERP skills, you will coordinate with engineers, legal teams, and subcontractors to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in contract administration, preferably in 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; ERP/contract management systems experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of engineering and construction contracts (FIDIC, NEC, bespoke). Maintain contract documentation, registers, variation logs, and correspondence records.
• Assist in preparing interim payment applications, valuations, and final accounts; monitor budgets, track expenditures, and support cost control processes.
• Assist in preparation and evaluation of variation orders, claims, and EOTs; administer subcontracts including scope changes, payments, and close-outs.
• Liaise with project engineers, planners, quantity surveyors, and legal team on contract-related matters; coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on contract compliance and change management.
• Identify and elevate contractual risks; assist in mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and contract terms; assist in audits and ensure proper documentation for reviews.

Skills

Contract administration

FIDIC familiarity

Cost control

MS Office

ERP/Contract management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP/Contract management systems

Job description

SMEC seeks a Contract Administration professional to support the preparation, review, and administration of engineering and construction contracts, maintaining documentation and variation logs. In this role you will ensure contractual requirements are followed and assist with payments, budgets, and change management.

With 3–5 years in contract administration, familiarity with FIDIC, and strong MS Office and ERP skills, you will coordinate with engineers, legal teams, and subcontractors to manage