Job Overview

We are seeking a senior Contracts Administrator to lead end-to-end commercial and contract lifecycle management for major construction projects in Riyadh. 

The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with hands-on expertise in FIDIC contracts, claims management, and Saudi regulatory compliance to safeguard project interests and optimize financial performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, RICS, IACCM) preferred.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of hands-on contract administration, commercial management, or procurement experience within the Saudi Arabian construction sector.
• FIDIC Expertise: Practical experience applying standard FIDIC contract conditions in complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in claims management, forensic delay analysis support, financial variance analysis, ERP systems, and contract management software.
• Competencies: Strong negotiation, legal drafting, and analytical capabilities with the ability to navigate high-pressure, fast-paced site and office environments.

Key Responsibilities

• FIDIC Contract Administration: Manage commercial and construction contracts in strict compliance with FIDIC conditions (Red, Yellow, or Silver books) to safeguard company entitlements.
• Claims & Variations Management: Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders, change requests, and contractual claims with robust documentation to secure cost and time recoveries.
• Cost Control & Financial Monitoring: Implement commercial cost control, analyze budget variances, track cash flows, and deliver accurate financial forecasting across project lifecycles.
• Invoicing & Payment Certification: Oversee interim and final payment applications based on verified site progress and contractual milestones to maintain positive cash flow.
• Risk & Delay Analysis (EOT): Identify contractual risks, support cause-and-effect delay analyses, and compile Extension of Time (EOT) claims with detailed impact assessments.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact, liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal legal/project teams.
• Governance & Reporting: Maintain centralized, audit-ready contract repositories and produce regular commercial status dashboards for executive decision-making.
• Local Compliance: Ensure alignment with Saudi contracting laws, public procurement frameworks, VAT regulations, and local industry mandates.