Contract Administrator – Water Projects

STAR SERVICES LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator for water projects. Responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring compliance with KSA regulations, and handling claims and disputes. The ideal candidate has a strong legal background, extensive contract administration experience, and must be fluent in both English and Arabic. Candidates with KSA work experience are preferred. This role offers a chance to work on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with Bachelor's degree or 10 years with Master's degree plus Bachelor degree.
• Strong legal background and contract administration experience.
• Mandatory KSA work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts related to water projects.
• Review contract terms, conditions, and project agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and KSA regulations.
• Support in handling variations, claims, disputes, and contract amendments.
• Coordinate with project teams, legal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain proper contract documentation and correspondence records.
• Prepare reports related to contract status, risks, and contractual issues.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Strong communication skills

Strong documentation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Law

Degree in Contract Management

Job description

Job Title: Contract Administrator – Water Projects

Location

Riyadh / Dammam / Mecca / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator with a strong legal background and proven KSA experience, preferably in water infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for contract administration, claims management, documentation, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. The candidate must be fluent in English and Arabic.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts related to water projects.
• Review contract terms, conditions, and project agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and KSA regulations.
• Support in handling variations, claims, disputes, and contract amendments.
• Coordinate with project teams, legal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain proper contract documentation and correspondence records.
• Prepare reports related to contract status, risks, and contractual issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering / Law / Contract Management or relevant field.
• Minimum experience requirement:
  • 15 years with Bachelor Degree OR
  • 10 years with Engineering Master Degree + Bachelor Degree
• Strong legal background and contract administration experience.
• Must have KSA work experience (mandatory).
• Experience in water projects is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, FIDIC, claims, and variations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling disputes and contract negotiations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.