Senior Contracts Administrator - Infrastructure & Hydro

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Philippines is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support major infrastructure projects in Metro Manila. You will draft, review and manage contractual correspondence, monitor variations, extensions of time, and claims in accordance with FIDIC and client requirements.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, cross‑functional coordination, and compliance with HSE standards. A senior candidate with Civil/Structural background, PMP or related certification, and at least 10

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Construction Law, Project Management or related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Safety and Environmental Certification.
• 10 years in contract management in infrastructure/dams/hydro projects.
• Experience with international standard contracts (FIDIC).
• HSE compliance in construction contracting.
• Cross-disciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare contractual correspondence, notices, and formal communications, ensuring clarity and adherence to contractual terms.
• Coordinate with project teams to manage contract variations, amendments, extensions of time, and other related project matters.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate Variation Orders (VOs) and Claims, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assess and evaluate Contractor’s proposals, providing detailed analysis and verifying contractual compliance.
• Monitor contract terms and obligations to ensure compliance by all involved parties.
• Undertake detailed review and commentary on Monthly Progress Reports (MPR) and Quarterly Project Reports (QPR).
• Maintain a Change & Claims Log by monitoring incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Maintain up-to-date records and registers of contracts, amendments, variation orders, claims, and correspondence.
• Attend and engage in coordination meetings to facilitate communication among project stakeholders.
• Track and compile project documents for reference and record management.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Contract management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Construction Law or Project Management

Tools

FIDIC

Job description

Surbana Jurong Philippines is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support major infrastructure projects in Metro Manila. You will draft, review and manage contractual correspondence, monitor variations, extensions of time, and claims in accordance with FIDIC and client requirements.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, cross‑functional coordination, and compliance with HSE standards. A senior candidate with Civil/Structural background, PMP or related certification, and at least 10