Subcontract Manager

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Subcontract Administration Manager to oversee contractual and commercial administration of subcontract agreements from award through completion and close-out. The role focuses on variations, claims, invoicing, and overall contractual compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or law, plus 8+ years in subcontract administration within construction or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in subcontract administration, contracts management, or a related function within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong drafting, writing, and correspondence skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer multiple subcontract agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• Review and interpret subcontract agreements to ensure compliance and identify potential contractual and commercial risks.
• Manage Variation Orders, claims, extensions of time (EOT), delays, and other subcontractor entitlements, including assessment, negotiation, and resolution.
• Draft, review, and respond to formal contractual letters, notices, claims, and subcontractor correspondence.
• Monitor subcontractor progress, payment milestones, invoices, retention, advance payments, and outstanding contractual deliverables.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction management / law

Tools

Aconex

Job description

Subcontract Administration Manager

General De ion

Responsible for the contractual and commercial administration of subcontract agreements from award through completion and close-out. The role focuses on managing subcontractor variations, claims, contractual correspondence, progress, invoicing, and overall contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer multiple subcontract agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• Review and interpret subcontract agreements to ensure compliance and identify potential contractual and commercial risks.
• Manage Variation Orders, claims, extensions of time (EOT), delays, and other subcontractor entitlements, including assessment, negotiation, and resolution.
• Identify potential claims and contractual risks at an early stage and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Draft, review, and respond to formal contractual letters, notices, claims, and subcontractor correspondence.
• Monitor subcontractor progress, payment milestones, invoices, retention, advance payments, and outstanding contractual deliverables.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date registers for subcontracts, variations, claims, correspondence, invoices, and key contractual dates.
• Coordinate with Project, Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Technical teams to ensure proper administration of subcontract agreements.
• Support negotiations with subcontractors and assist in resolving contractual and commercial disputes.
• Manage subcontract close-out activities, including final accounts, outstanding claims, variations, warranties, and contractual documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in subcontract administration, contracts management, or a related function within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply contract terms while identifying contractual and commercial risks.
• Excellent contractual drafting, writing, and correspondence skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple subcontract agreements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with Aconex or similar contract/document management systems is an advantage.