Senior Contracts Administrator

Hill International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator to oversee contract governance for roads and infrastructure projects. You will lead contract administration teams, ensure compliance, and drive governance and documentation excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's and 15+ years in major infrastructure, with strong knowledge of FIDIC and contract forms, plus proficiency in Oracle Unifier, SAP, and MS Office.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or Commerce

Tools

Oracle Unifier

SAP

Microsoft Office

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.