Sr. Contracts Admin

JASARA Program Management Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

JASARA Program Management Company seeks a seasoned Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration for a large roads and infrastructure portfolio. You will establish governance controls, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with obligations and internal policies.

The role requires broad experience with FIDIC forms, Oracle Unifier, SAP, and standard contract management practices, plus fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Professional membership with a recognised industry body is desirable.
• 15+ years’ experience in contract administration or related field on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large, complex contract portfolios and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration across a large portfolio of roads and infrastructure contracts.
• Establish and maintain governance controls and standardised processes.
• Mentor and lead Contracts Administrators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and policies.
• Oversee contract changes, variations, and time extensions.
• Maintain contract records, registers, and documentation in CM systems.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

English language proficiency

Arabic language proficiency

FIDIC knowledge

Governance & compliance

Portfolio management

Oracle Unifier

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Professional membership (RICS, CIArb, CIPS, ICE or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Unifier

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee contract administration activities across a large portfolio of roads and infrastructure contracts
• Establish and maintain consistent contract administration processes procedures and governance controls
• Provide leadership guidance and mentoring to Contracts Administrators and support staff
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations internal policies procedures and delegated authority requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain contract registers and ensure contractual records are accurate complete and up to date
• Administer contract correspondence notices instructions approvals and other contractual communications
• Monitor contract milestones deliverables securities warranties insurance requirements and other contractual obligations
• Coordinate contract start-up mobilization amendments renewals extensions and close-out activities
• Support the administration of contract changes variations claims compensation events and extensions of time
• Monitor contractual compliance identify risks and non-conformances and support internal and external audits
• Ensure contractual documentation is retained and managed within designated contract management systems
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract administration matters across the portfolio and facilitate resolution through proactive stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate contract-related meetings governance reviews dashboards status reports and portfolio performance updates
• Administer contract management systems including Oracle Unifier SAP and document management platforms
• Identify and lift contractual risks and potential disputes and support contractual assessments and dispute avoidance strategies
• Lead contract close-out activities including final account processes release of securities closure of outstanding obligations archival of records and lessons learned reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Engineering Law Commerce or a related discipline
• Professional membership with a recognised industry body such as RICS CIArb CIPS ICE or equivalent is desirable
• Experience Minimum 15 years experience in contract administration commercial management or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects
• Experience managing large and complex contract portfolios
• Demonstrated experience leading contract administration teams
• Experience supporting roads highways transportation or major infrastructure projects
• Sound experience with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract
• Experience with contract governance controls audit and compliance processes and portfolio reporting workflows
• Experience administering claims and variations
• Proficiency in Oracle Unifier SAP Microsoft Office and contract management systems
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Familiarity with public-sector or giga-project governance environments is highly desirable
• Provided accommodation and food Transportation provided
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commerce, or a related discipline
• Professional membership with a recognised industry body such as RICS, CIArb, CIPS, ICE, or equivalent is desirable
• Minimum 15+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial management, or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects
• Experience managing large and complex contract portfolios
• Demonstrated experience leading contract administration teams
• Experience supporting roads, highways, transportation, or major infrastructure projects
• Sound experience with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract
• Experience with contract governance controls, audit and compliance processes, and portfolio reporting workflows
• Experience administering claims and variations
• Proficiency in Oracle Unifier, SAP, Microsoft Office, and contract management systems
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Familiarity with public-sector or giga-project governance environments is highly desirable