Senior Contract Administrator – Infra Projects

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Commercial / Contract Administrator for Saudi Arabian bridge and infrastructure projects. You will administer contracts, monitor costs, manage variations, and support claims and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience in commercial management and contract administration, with emphasis on FIDIC-based projects within GCC or Saudi infrastructure. Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, or Project Management is desirable.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIArb, ICE, AACE, or equivalent professional institutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide contractual guidance to project teams.
• Review contractual correspondence and prepare formal responses on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, registers, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all contract administration activities comply with client requirements and project governance procedures.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance against approved budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost forecasts, financial reports, and commercial assessments.
• Support project leadership in identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Track commitments, expenditures, and cost trends throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare commercial reports for management and client review.
• Manage variation orders, contract amendments, and change requests.
• Review contractor submissions for variations and assess entitlement, cost impact, and schedule implications.
• Prepare commercial evaluations and recommendations for approval.
• Monitor change management processes to ensure timely resolution of commercial issues.
• Maintain variation logs and change control records.
• Assess contractual entitlement and supporting documentation.
• Support preparation of contractual responses, determinations, and recommendations.
• Assist in the resolution of commercial disputes and claims negotiations.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to substantiate project positions.
• Review contractor interim payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Verify quantities, progress achievements, and contract milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to validate completed works.
• Prepare payment recommendations and certifications in accordance with contract provisions.
• Monitor payment status and ensure compliance with project procedures.
• Review measured quantities associated with bridge and infrastructure works.
• Support quantity reconciliation and cost verification activities.
• Support procurement activities and contract award recommendations.
• Assist in preparation and review of tender documentation, BOQs, commercial schedules, and contract conditions.
• Evaluate commercial aspects of contractor and supplier bids.
• Administer subcontracts and monitor compliance with agreed commercial terms.
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor performance reviews.
• Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies to protect project interests.
• Maintain commercial risk registers and issue logs.
• Monitor risk exposure associated with scope changes, delays, and contractor performance.
• Provide recommendations to project management regarding commercial risk management.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence and approvals.
• Support audits and commercial compliance reviews.

Skills

Contract management

Cost management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Master’s degree in Construction Law / Commercial Management (desirable)

RICS/CIArb/ICE membership (preferred)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Commercial / Contract Administrator for Saudi Arabian bridge and infrastructure projects. You will administer contracts, monitor costs, manage variations, and support claims and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires extensive experience in commercial management and contract administration, with emphasis on FIDIC-based projects within GCC or Saudi infrastructure. Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills are essential.