Contract Admin Engineer

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment is seeking a Contract Admin Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing contractual aspects of EHV HV substation projects and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate should hold an Electrical or Civil Engineering degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience in contract administration. Strong skills in contract law, drafting, and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Contract Administration, preferably within EHV/HV substation or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law and FIDIC or similar contract forms.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual aspects of EHV HV substation projects including risk analysis.
• Evaluate and draft variation orders, coordinating with departments for implications.
• Administer contracts and correspondence, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Contract analysis

Drafting variation orders

Claims management

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

Electrical or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Leverage your technical expertise and join a well‑established Saudi construction company specializing in construction and electrical electronic manufacturing located in Saudi Arabia. As a Contract Admin Engineer you will manage all contractual aspects of EHV HV substation projects, including risk analysis, variation orders, claims management and contract correspondence, while ensuring compliance with project requirements and mitigating potential risks.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform risk analysis and assess contract clauses to identify potential liabilities.
• Evaluate and draft variation orders, coordinating with other departments to determine time and cost implications.
• Draft claims and counterclaims, collaborating with relevant teams to calculate time and cost price impact.
• Administer contracts, including drafting and reviewing contractual letters and correspondence.
• Coordinate contractual matters with the Program Manager, Project Managers and other departments.
• Attend meetings with the Employer and their Consultants to address contractual issues.
• Coordinate project close‑out documents with other departments to ensure smooth handover.
• Analyze the impact and liability of contractual changes and recommend appropriate actions.
• Advise on contractual matters, including rights and obligations under the contract.
• Report the status of current contract processes to management, highlighting potential risks arising from project execution and proposing required actions or procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

Electrical or Civil Engineering degree with 5 to 7 years of experience in Contract Administration, preferably within EHV/HV substation or large‑scale construction projects. Transferable (Iqama transfer required).

Strong understanding of contract law, FIDIC or similar contract forms is preferred. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, good coordination and communication skills. Fluency in English (written and spoken) and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are required.