Contract Admin Engineer | Construction | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 299,962; Full time

Job summary

Rawaj HCM Jobs is seeking a Contract Admin Engineer for a well-established Saudi construction company. In this role, you will manage all contractual aspects of EHV/HV substation projects, conducting risk analyses, managing variation orders, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in contract administration, particularly in large-scale construction projects, and possess an Electrical or Civil Engineering degree. Strong negotiation and communication skills in English are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Contract Administration, preferably in EHV/HV substation or large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law and FIDIC or similar forms.
• Fluent in English, strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual aspects of EHV/HV substation projects.
• Perform risk analysis and evaluate contract clauses.
• Draft claims and coordinate with relevant teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Electrical or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Leverage your technical expertise and join a well-established Saudi construction company, specializes in construction and electrical/electronic manufacturing and is located in Saudi Arabia.

As a Contract Admin Engineer, you will be responsible for managing 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 assessment of 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Electrical or Civil Engineering degree
• From 5 to 7 years 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
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required