Senior Contracts Administrator

Hill Intl.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead and manage contract administration for roads and major infrastructure projects. You will establish governance, oversee processes, and mentor staff to ensure compliance with obligations and internal policies.

You will drive continuous improvement, maintain contract registers, and coordinate start-ups, amendments, renewals, and close-outs, liaising with stakeholders across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or Commerce.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIArb, CIPS, ICE, or similar industry body preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience managing large, complex contract portfolios, with a focus on roads, highways, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in contract administration teams.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, with an understanding of FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Excellent organizational and document management skills, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Oracle Unifier, SAP, Microsoft Office, and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee contract administration for roads and infrastructure contracts.
• Establish and maintain consistent processes, procedures, and governance for contract administration.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Contracts Administrators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal policies, and delegated authority.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and ensure up-to-date contractual records.
• Administer contract correspondence, notices, and approvals, managing contractual communications.
• Monitor milestones, obligations, and deliverables; ensure securities, warranties, and insurance compliance.
• Coordinate contract start-up, amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-out activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract administration matters, liaising with various stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle Unifier

SAP

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

This position is integral to ensuring seamless contract governance, compliance, administration, reporting, and stakeholder management throughout the contract lifecycle, thereby supporting the Commercial and Project Delivery teams in achieving their project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee contract administration for roads and infrastructure contracts.
• Establish and maintain consistent processes, procedures, and governance for contract administration.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Contracts Administrators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal policies, and delegated authority.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and ensure up-to-date contractual records.
• Administer contract correspondence, notices, and approvals, managing contractual communications.
• Monitor contract milestones, obligations, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with securities, warranties, and insurance requirements.
• Coordinate contract start-up, amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-out activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract administration matters, liaising with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or Commerce.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIArb, CIPS, ICE, or a similar industry body is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience managing large, complex contract portfolios, with a focus on roads, highways, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in contract administration teams.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, with an understanding of FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Excellent organizational and document management skills, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large portfolio of contracts, with a high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Oracle Unifier, SAP, Microsoft Office, and contract management systems.
• Familiarity with public-sector or giga-project governance environments is an asset.